Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues”

Can I learn "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.