Good Directions

by Billy Currington
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)I was sit tin’ there sell in’ tur nips on a flat bed truck, crunch in’ on a pork rind when she pulled up.

She had to be think in’ this is (C)where red necks come from.

She had “Hol ly wood” writ ten on her li cense plate, she was lost and look in’ for the in ter state, So, I need in’ di rec tions pear and I was the man for the job.

I told her, “Way up yon der past the (C)cau tion light there’s a lit (Bb)tle coun try store with an old Coke sign.

You got ta (Bb)stop and ask Miss Bell for some of her sweet tea.

Then a left will take you to the (Gm)in ter state, but a right

will bring you (C)right back here to me.”

(CN.C.)I was sit tin’ there sell in’ think in’ ’bout her pret ty face, kick in’ my a self for not catch in’ her She I threw my hat and thought, “You (C)fool, it could been love.”

She I knew my old Ford ten could n’t run her down.

she was lost prob ’bly n’t like me an y how.

So, I watched her di dis ap pear in to was a cloud of dust.

job.

I told her, “Way up yon der past the (C)cau tion light there’s a lit (Bb)tle coun try store with an old Coke sign.

You got ta (Bb)stop and ask Miss Bell for some of her sweet tea.

Then a left will take you to the (Gm)in ter state, but a right

will bring you (C)right back here to me.”

(CN.C.)I was sit tin’ there

Is this Geor gia heat play in’ (C)tricks on me or am I real ly see in’ what I (Dm)think I see?

The (Bb)wom an of my dreams com in’ back to me?

She went way up yon der past the (C)cau tion light.

(CN.C.)Don’t know why, but (C)some thin’ felt right when she (Bb)stopped and asked Miss Bell for some of her sweet tea.

Ma ma gave her a big ol’ glass and sent her (C)right back here to me.

Thank God for good di rec tions

(CN.C.)and tur nip greens.

Good Directions — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Good Directions" by Billy Currington: 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Good Directions”

What key is "Good Directions" by Billy Currington played in?
Good Directions 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 "Good Directions"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good Directions" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Good Directions"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good Directions"?
"Good Directions" was originally performed by Billy Currington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Good Directions"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Dm, F, F7, +1 more.
What other songs by Billy Currington can I play here?
Try "WALK A LITTLE STRAIGHTER", "MUST BE DOIN' SOMETHIN' RIGHT", "LET ME DOWN EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Good Directions" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Good Directions" by Billy Currington. 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 "Good Directions" 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 "Good Directions" 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.