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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Here For A Good Time" by George Strait: 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, 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Here For A Good Time" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Here For A Good Time" by George Strait. 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 "Here For A Good Time" 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 "Here For A Good Time" 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.