It’s good to be (Em)king
if just for a while,
get to be there in vel vet,
yeah, to give ’em a smile.
It’s good to get high
and nev er come (Am)down.
It’s good to be (D)king ners.
of your own lit tle (Em)town.
Yeah, the world
would swing,
oh, if I
were (G)king.
Can I help it if I
still (A)dream time to time?
It’s good to be (Em)king
and have your own way,
get It feel ing of peace vet,
at the end of the day.
When your bull dog barks,
your ca nar y (Am)sings,
you’re out there with (D)king, ners.
of It’s good to be (Em)king.
Yeah, Yeah, I’ll
be king
oh, when dogs
get (G)wings.
Can I help it if I
still (A)dream time to time?
It’s good to be
It’s, good to be (Em)pays.
Ex cuse me if I
have some place in my mind
where I go time to time.
It's Good To Be King by Tom Petty
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "It's Good To Be King" in?
- "It's Good To Be King" by Tom Petty is in the key of E with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "It's Good To Be King" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "It's Good To Be King" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "It's Good To Be King"?
- This arrangement of "It's Good To Be King" uses 7 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "It's Good To Be King" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.