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.

time.

I ain’t here for a long time,

I’m here for a good time.

Here For A Good Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Here For A Good Time" 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 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”

Can I play "Here For A Good Time" 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 "Here For A Good Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Here For A Good Time"?
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. "Here For A Good Time" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Here For A Good Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Here For A Good Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.