Perfectly Good Guitar

by John Hiatt
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He (Em)threw one down from the (G)top of the stairs, his (Am)beau ti ful n’t wom en were (C)stand in’ ev ’ry (D)where, they (Em)all got wet when he (G)smashed burst that a thing, but (Am)off in the dark you could (D)hear some bod y (G)sing: Oh, it (Am)breaks my heart to (Em)see those stars (G)smash in’ a (C)per fect ly (D)good gui (Em)tar.

I (Am)don’t know who they (Em)think they (D)are (G)smash ing a (C)per fect ly (D)good

gui tar.

It (Em)start ed back from in (G)nine teen six ty his (Am)ma ma would gui buy him that (C)new red Har mo (D)ny.

He (Em)set tled for when a (G)sun ly with a crack, but (Am)he’s still the try in’ to (D)break his ma ma’s (G)back.

Oh, it (Am)breaks my heart to (Em)see those stars

(G)smash in’ a (C)per fect ly (D)good gui (Em)tar.

I (Am)don’t know who they (Em)think they (D)are

(G)smash ing a (C)per fect ly (D)good

gui tar.

It

While he loved that gui tar just (G)like a girl friend, but (Am)ev ’ry good thing (C)comes to an (D)end.

Now (Em)he just sits in his (G)room all day,

(Am)whis tl in’ ev ’ry note he ev er (G)played.

There

Late at night, the (G)end of the road, he (Am)wish es he still had that (C)old gui tar to (D)hold.

He’d (Em)rock it like a (G)ba by in his arms,

(Am)nev er let it come to an y (G)harm.

Oh, it (Am)breaks my heart to (Em)see those stars

(G)smash in’ a (C)per fect ly (D)good gui (Em)tar.

I (Am)don’t know who they (Em)think they (D)are

(G)smash ing a (C)per fect ly (D)good,

(Em)good

gui tar.

Perfectly Good Guitar — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Perfectly Good Guitar" 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 G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Perfectly Good Guitar

Can I play "Perfectly Good Guitar" 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 "Perfectly Good Guitar" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Perfectly Good Guitar" by John Hiatt played in?
Perfectly Good Guitar is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Perfectly Good Guitar" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
"Perfectly Good Guitar" was originally performed by John Hiatt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G.
What other songs by John Hiatt can I play here?
Try "Have A Little Faith In Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
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. "Perfectly Good Guitar" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Perfectly Good Guitar"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Perfectly Good Guitar" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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