Good Times - Sam Cooke

Good Times

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Intro: Em7 E4/7 D7M
 
Refrain
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Leave your cares behind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Our new state of mind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
Happy days are here again
A4/7
The time is right for makin' friends
Em7
Let's get together how 'bout a quarter to ten
A4/7
Come tomorrow let's all do it again
Em7
Boys will be boys better let them have their toys
A4/7
Girls will be girls cute pony tails and curls
Em7
Must put an end to this stress and strife
A4/7
I think I want to live the sporting life
 
Refrain
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Leave your cares behind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Our new state of mind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
A rumor has it that it's getting late
A4/7
Time marches on just can't wait
Em7
The clock keeps turning why hesitate
A4/7
You silly fool you can't change your fate
Em7
Let's cug the rug a little jive and jitterbug
A4/7
We want the best we won't settle for less
Em7
Don't be a drag participate
A4/7
Clams on the half shell and roller-skates, roller-skates
 
Refrain
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Leave your cares behind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
Good times
E4/7 A4/7
These are the good times
D7M Em7
Leave your cares behind
E4/7 A4/7 D7M
These are the good times
Em7
Good times

How to play Good Times

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em7. 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.

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