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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Perfectly Good Guitar" by John Hiatt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Perfectly Good Guitar”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Perfectly Good Guitar" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Perfectly Good Guitar" by John Hiatt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Perfectly Good Guitar" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Perfectly Good Guitar" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.