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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's Good To Be King" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Good To Be King"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Good To Be King". Key of E, 76 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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