What key is "For The Good Times" in?

"For The Good Times" by Ray Price is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "For The Good Times" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "For The Good Times" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "For The Good Times" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ray Price can I play here?

Try "BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME", "FOR THE GOOD TIMES", "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Don’t look so (Gm)sad;

know it’s (F)o ver;

but life goes (Gm)on

and this old (C7)world

will keep on (F)turn ing.

Let’s just be (Bb)glad

we had some (C)time row to spend to (F)geth er.

(F7)There’s no (Bb)need to watch the (Gm)bridg es that we’re (C7)burn ing.

Lay your (F)head

up on my (C7)pil low,

hold your (C)warm

and ten der bod y close to (F)mine.

Hear the (F)whis per (Fmaj7)of the (F7)rain drops

(F)blow ing (Bb)soft a gainst the (Bbm)win dow

and make be lieve you (Gm)love me

one more (C7)time,

for the (F)good times.

I’ll get a (Gm)long;

you’ll

find an (F)oth er;

and I’ll be (Gm)here

if you should (C7)find

you ev er (F)need me.

Don’t say a (Bb)word

a bout to (C)mor row

to or for (F)ev er.

(F7)There’ll be (Bb)time e nough for (Gm)sad ness

when you (C7)leave me.

Lay your (F)head

up on my (C7)pil low,

hold your (C)warm

and ten der bod y

close to (F)mine.

Hear the (F)whis per (Fmaj7)of the (F7)rain drops

(F)blow ing (Bb)soft a gainst the (Bbm)win dow

and make be lieve you (Gm)love me

one more (C7)time,

for the (F)good times.

I’ll get a (F)good times.

For The Good Times by Ray Price

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “For The Good Times”

What key is "For The Good Times" in?: "For The Good Times" by Ray Price is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "For The Good Times" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "For The Good Times" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "For The Good Times" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ray Price can I play here?: Try "BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME", "FOR THE GOOD TIMES", "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.