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Ev ’ry bod y’s gone a way,
said they’re mov in’ to L.
(C6)A.
There’s not a soul I know a (D7)round,
(CN.C.)ev ’ry bod y’s leav in’ (G)town.
Some caught a freight, some caught a plane;
find the sun shine, leave the (C6)rain.
They said this town ’ll waste your (D7)time.
I guess they’re right, it’s wast in’ (G)mine.
Some got ta win, some got ta (Cmaj7)lose,
good time Char lie’s got the (G)blues,
good time Char lie’s got the (G)blues.
Y’ know my heart keeps tell in’ me
you’re not a kid at thir ty (C6)three.
Y’ play a round, y’ lose your (D7)wife;
y’ play too long, you lose your (G)life.
I got my pills t’ ease the pain,
can’t find a thing t’ ease the (C)rain.
I’d love t’ try and set tle (D7)down,
but ev ’ry bod y’s leav in’ (G)town.
Some got ta win, some got ta (Cmaj7)lose,
good time Char lie’s got the (G)blues,
good time Char lie’s got the (G)blues,
good time Char lie’s got the (G)blues.
Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" by Elvis Presley: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues”
- What key is "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" 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 Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
- "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C6, Cmaj7, D7, G.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" by Elvis Presley. 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 Time Charlie's Got The Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 Time Charlie's Got The Blues" 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.