Good Thing

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

I had a dream I was mugged out (F#m)side your (C#m)house.

I had a (E)dream in a pa nic you came run ning

out.

For a mo ment you were sure I’d (F#m)die on (C#m)you.

For a mo ment I be lieved you (F#m)loved

me too.

But life is nev er like this,

and you were nev er strong.

Too much of a good thing,

won’t be good wer for long.

Al though you made my heart sing,

to stay with you would be wrong.

Too much of a good thing,

won’t be good an y more.

I Watch where I tread be fore I fall.

We talk may be twen ty (F#m)times a (C#m)day

(E)and still I nev er say what I (F#m)want to

say.

I thought I would n’t need to.

I guess it read you wrong.

I made a de ci sion,

not to ans wer your calls,

’cause I ev ’ry thing out there

and I got noth ing at all.

Too much of a good thing,

is n’t good and you know.

I watch where I walk be fore I fall,

We talk may be twen ty (F#m)times a (C#m)day

(E)and still I nev er say what I (F#m)want to

say.

be fore I (E)fall.

Good Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Good Thing" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Good Thing”

Can I play "Good Thing" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Good Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Good Thing" by Sam Smith played in?
Good Thing is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good Thing" 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 Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good Thing"?
"Good Thing" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Good Thing"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, C#m, D, E, F#, F#9, F#m, +3 more.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Good Thing"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Good Thing" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Good Thing"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Good Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.