Hey, Good Lookin'

by Hank Williams
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Lyrics

Hey, (C)hey,

good look in’, so what cha got cook in’?

(D7)How’s a bout cook in’ (G7)some thin’ up with (C)me?

(C)Hey,

sweet ba by, I don’t you think may be

(D7)we could find us a (G7)brand new rec i (C)pe?

I got a (F)hot rod Ford and a (C)two dol lar bill and (F)I know a spot right (C)o ver the hill.

(F)There’s so da pop and the danc ered in’s age free, so if you (D7)wan na have fun come a (G7)long with me.

(C)Hey,

good look in’,

what cha got cook in’?

(D7)How’s a bout cook in’ (G7)some thin’ up with (C)me?

I’m (C)free

and read y so we can go stead y.

(D7)How’s a bout sav in’ (G7)all your time for (C)me?

(C)No

more look in’, I know I’ve been took en.

(D7)How’s a bout keep in’ (G7)stead y com pa (C)ny?

I’m gon na (F)throw my date book a (C)o ver the fence and (F)find me a one for (C)five or ten cents.

(F)I’ll keep it ’til it’s the danc ered in’s age free, so ’cause I’m (D7)writ in’ your name down on (G7)ev ’ry page.

(C)Hey,

good look in’,

what cha got cook in’?

(D7)How’s a bout cook in’ (G7)some thin’ up with (C)me?

I’m (C)me?

Hey, Good Lookin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hey, Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams: 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 C, 144 BPM.

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

About “Hey, Good Lookin'”

What key is "Hey, Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams played in?
Hey, Good Lookin' is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey, Good Lookin'"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey, Good Lookin'" 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 "Hey, Good Lookin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey, Good Lookin'"?
"Hey, Good Lookin'" was originally performed by Hank Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hey, Good Lookin'"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, C, C6, C7, D7, Dm, F, G7.
What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hey, Good Lookin'" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey, Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams. 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 "Hey, Good Lookin'" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Hey, Good Lookin'" 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.