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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It's Good To Be King" by Tom Petty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "It's Good To Be King" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It's Good To Be King" with hands-separate practice in E at 76 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "It's Good To Be King"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It's Good To Be King" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It's Good To Be King"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It's Good To Be King" is in the key of E at 76 BPM.

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