As Good As I Once Was
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[INTRO: ]A B E
A
She said, "I?ve seen you in here before."
B E
I said, "I been here a time or two."
E7 A
She said, "Hello my name is Bobby Jo
B E
Meet my twin sister Betty Lou
E7 A
And we're both feelin' kinda wild tonight
B E
You're the only cowboy in this place
F#
And if you're up for a rodeo
B
I'll put a big Texas smile on your face."
I said "girls?"
(Chorus)
A
I ain't as good as I once was
B E
I got a few years on me now
E7 A B
But there was a time back in my prime
E
When I could really lay it down
E7 A
If you need some love tonight
B E B C#m
Then I might have just enough
Fm
I ain't as good as I once was
B A E
But I'm as good once as I ever was?
A
I still hang out with my best friend Dave
B E
I've known him since we were kids at school
E A
Last night he had a few shots
B
Got in a tight spot
E
Hustlin' a game of pool
A
With a couple of redneck boys
B E
One great big, bad biker man
F#
I heard David yell across the room
B C#m B
"Hey buddy, how ?bout a helpin' hand?"
I said ?Dave??
(Chorus)
A
I ain't as good as I once was
B E
My how the years have flown
E7 A B
But there was a time back in my prime
E
When I could really hold my own
E7 A
If you want to fight tonight
B E B C#m
Guess those boys don't look all that tough
Fm
I ain't as good as I once was
B A E
But I'm as good once as I ever was?
BRIDGE:
D
I used to be hell on wheels
A E
Back when I was a younger man
F#
Now my body says you can't do this boy
B
But my pride says oh yes you can?
(Chorus)
A
I ain't as good as I once was
B E
That?s just the cold hard truth
E7 A B
I still throw a few backs, talk a little smack
E
When I'm feelin? bullet proof
E7 A
So don't double dog dare me now
B E B C#m
Cause I'd have to call your bluff
Fm
I ain't as good as I once was
B A
But I'm as good once as I ever was
E A
May not be good as I once was
B A E
But I'm as good once as I ever was?
How to play As Good As I Once Was
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.