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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"It's Good To Be King" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "It's Good To Be King" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It's Good To Be King" is in E.
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.
Does "It's Good To Be King" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It's Good To Be King" is in the key of E at 76 BPM.
What chords are in "It's Good To Be King"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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