It's Good To Be King

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It's Good To Be King" 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 E, 76 BPM.

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

About “It's Good To Be King

Can I play "It's Good To Be King" 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 "It's Good To Be King" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It's Good To Be King" by Tom Petty played in?
It's Good To Be King is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Good To Be King"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Good To Be King" 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 "It's Good To Be King"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Good To Be King"?
"It's Good To Be King" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Good To Be King"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It's Good To Be King"?
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. "It's Good To Be King" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "It's Good To Be King"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's Good To Be King" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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