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She said, “I’ve seen you in here be fore.”
I said, “I’ve been here a (F)time or two.”
She said, “Hel lo, my name is (Bb)Bob by Jo.
in a tight spot Meet my twin sis ter Bet ty Lou.
And we’re both feel in’ kind a (Bb)wild neck to night.
You’re the on great ly cow boy (F)in this place.
And if you’re up for a ro (G7)cross de o,
we’ll put a big how Tex as smile on your (G7)face.” And I said, “Girls,
(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.
I got a few years (F)flown.
on me now.
I But there was a time
back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)lay it down.
So, And if you need some (Bb)love me to night,
guess then I boys might have (F)just e (C)nough.
I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
I still hang out with my best friend, Dave;
I’ve known him since we were (F)kids at school.
Last night he had a few shots, (Bb)Bob by Jo.
in a tight spot Meet my hus tlin’ a game of pool
And with a cou ple of a (Bb)red neck to boys,
You’re the one great big bad boy (F)bik er man.
I heard you’re Da vid yell a (G7)cross the room,
“Hey, bud dy, big how ’bout a help in’ your (G7)hand?” And I said, “Dave,
(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.
My, how the years have (F)cold hard truth.
now.
I But there was a time
back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)hold my own.
So, But if you wan na (Bb)fight me to night,
guess then ’cause I’d don’t look (F)all that (C)tough.
I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
I used to be (Eb)hell on wheels
back when I was a (F)young er man.
Now my bod y says (G7)“You can’t do this, boy.” But my pride says, “Oh, (C7)yes you can.”
I ain’t as good as I once May not be good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
As Good As I Once Was — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “As Good As I Once Was”
- What key is "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith played in?
- As Good As I Once Was is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "As Good As I Once Was"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "As Good As I Once Was" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "As Good As I Once Was"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "As Good As I Once Was"?
- "As Good As I Once Was" was originally performed by Toby Keith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "As Good As I Once Was"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: B7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Toby Keith can I play here?
- Try "CRYIN' FOR ME", "GOD LOVE HER", "SHE NEVER CRIED IN FRONT OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "As Good As I Once Was" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "As Good As I Once Was" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "As Good As I Once Was" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.