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Well, (G)me and my la dy had our (D)first big fight, so I (Em)drove a round till I saw the (G)ne on lights of a (C)cor ner bar and it (G)just seemed right, so I (Am7)pulled up.
Not a (G)soul a round but the old bar keep down at the end and look in’ (G)half a sleep.
But (C)he walked up and said, (G)“What ’ll it be?” I said, “The (Am7)good stuff.”
He (C)did n’t reach a round for the (Dsus)whis key,
he (C)did n’t pour me a beer.
His (C)blue eyes kind a went (Dsus)mist y, he said, (Em)“You can’t find that here.
(D)’Cause it’s the (G)first long kiss on a (D)sec ond date,
(Em)ma ma’s all wor ried when you (G7)get home late and drop pin’ the ring in the spa (G)ghet ti plate ’cause your (Am7)hands are shak in’ so (C)much.
And it’s the (G)way that she looks with the rice in her hair and (Em)eat in’ burnt sup pers the whole first year and ask in’ for sec onds to (G)keep her from tear in’ (Am7)up.
Yeah, (D)man, that’s the (G)good stuff.”
He grabbed a (G)car ton of milk and he poured a glass.
And I smiled and said, “I’ll (G)have some of that.” We (C)sat there and talked as an (G)hour passed like old friends.
I saw a (G)black and white pic ture and he (D)caught my stare.
It was a pret ty girl with bouf fant hair.
He said, “That’s my Bon nie, (G)tak en ’bout a year af ter we wed.”
He said, “I (C)spent five years in the (Dsus)bot tle
when the (C)can cer took her from me.
But (C)I’ve been so ber three years now ’cause the (Am7)one thing strong er than the (C)whis key was the (G)sight of her hold in’ my (D)ba by girl,
the (Em)way she a dored that string of pearls I gave her the day that our young est boy Earl (Am7)mar ried his high school love.
And it’s a (G)new T shirt say in’ I’m a grand pa, (Em)be in’ right there as our time got small and hold in’ her hand when the (G)good Lord called
her up.
Yeah, (D)man, that’s the (G)good stuff.”
He said, “When (D)you get home, she’ll start to cry.
When she (D)says, ‘I’m sor ry,’ say, (G)‘So am I.’
And look in to those eyes so deep in love
and drink it (D)up
’cause that’s the (G)good stuff,
that’s the (G)good stuff.”
The Good Stuff — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney: 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, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your suspended-chord vocabulary — you'll move between Csus2 and C, Dsus4 and D, often just lifting or adding a single finger, so pay close attention to which note changes and keep the rest of your hand anchored.
Your left hand holds a steady pedal-bass pattern in G for long stretches, which sounds simple but demands evenness and control; resist the urge to rush it at 120 BPM.
I'd suggest learning the left hand alone first until that bass feels automatic, then layer in the right-hand chord shapes.
The trickiest transitions tend to be G7 to C and Am7 to Dsus4 — loop those two-chord moves slowly until the fingering is second nature before you play the full progression.
Watch your timing on the Em7-to-Am7 shift especially; students often stumble there because both shapes feel similar and the fingers get lazy.
Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence handling sus voicings in any ballad setting.
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About “The Good Stuff”
- What key is "The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- The Good Stuff 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 "The Good Stuff"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Good Stuff" 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 "The Good Stuff"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Good Stuff"?
- "The Good Stuff" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Good Stuff"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Good Stuff" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Good Stuff" by Kenny Chesney. 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 "The Good Stuff" 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 "The Good Stuff" 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.