One Good Thing
View chords used in this chart
verse 1
C F
Turn that TV off now baby
Am E
I'm so low I don't even sing
C F
Tell me something bout my country
Am G C
Tell me one good thing
verse 2
C F
Cash and Elvis, Cain and Abel
Am E
Down in Memphis trading hands
C F
Big girls dancing on the tables
Am G C
Dancing for the band
verse 3
C F
Put that paper down now baby
Am E
I'm so low I don't even sing
C F
Tell me something bout my country
Am G C
Tell me one good thing
verse 4
C F
King and Malcolm, lamb and lion
Am E
Setting Alabama free
C F
Thirty thousand angels flying
Am G C
From Montgomery
Verse 5
C F
Switch that station off now baby
Am E
I'm so low I don't even sing
C F
Tell me something bout my country
Am G C
Tell me one good thing
Am G C
Tell me one good thing
How to play One Good Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.