As Good As I Once Was

by Toby Keith
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"As Good As I Once Was" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “As Good As I Once Was

Where are the chord symbols for "As Good As I Once Was" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "As Good As I Once Was" is in Bb.
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 Bb 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.
Does "As Good As I Once Was" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "As Good As I Once Was" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "As Good As I Once Was"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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