Here For A Good Time

by George Strait
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Lyrics

I’m not gon na lay a round what and whine and moan but ’cause some bod y done (D)done me wrong.

I’ll Don’t think for a min ute that I’m gon na sit a round and sing some old sad song.

(C)I be lieve it’s half full, not a what half emp ty glass.

(C)Ev ’ry day I wake up know in’ (D)it could be my last.

I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

So, bring on the sun shine, to hell with the red wine, pour me some moon shine.

(C)When I’m gone, put it in stone, “He left noth in’ be hind.” I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

Folks are al ways dream in’ ’bout what they’d whine to do, but I some to do just (D)what I like.

I’ll take the chance, a dance the dance.

It might be wrong; but then a gain, it might be right.

(C)There’s no way of know in’ not a what to mor row brings.

(C)Life’s too short to waste it.

I say (D)bring on an y thing.

I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

So, bring on the sun shine, to hell with the red wine, pour me some moon shine.

(C)When I’m gone, put it in stone, “He left noth in’ be hind.” I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

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I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

Here For A Good Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Here For A Good Time" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Here For A Good Time”

Why does "Here For A Good Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Here For A Good Time".
What key is "Here For A Good Time" by George Strait played in?
Here For A Good Time 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 "Here For A Good Time"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Here For A Good Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Here For A Good Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Here For A Good Time"?
"Here For A Good Time" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Here For A Good Time"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by George Strait can I play here?
Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Here For A Good Time"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Here For A Good Time".
Can I see all the notes in "Here For A Good Time"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.