As Good As I Once Was
I've seen this mdone with the same chord with a capo on two, but I like it better this
way, trey both and see wich you like better.
INTRO: C D G
VERSE:
C D
She said, "I seen you in here before."
G
I said, "I been here a time or two."
C D
She said,"Hello my name is Bobby Jo,
G
meet my twin sister betty lou.
C D
And we're both feelin' kinda wild tonight,
G
you're the only cowboy in this place.
A
And if you're up for a rodeo,
D
I'll put a big texas smile on your face."
I said "girls....."
CHORUS:
C D
I ain't as good as I once was
G
I got a few years on me now
C D
But there was a time, back in my prime
G
When I could really lay it down
C D
If you need some love tonight
G G/B Em
Then I might have just enough
C
I ain't as good as I once was,
D C G
But I'm as good, once, as I ever was
BREAK C D G
VERSE:
C D
I still hang out with my best friend Dave
G
I've known him since we were kids at school
C D
Last night he had a few shots,
G
Got in a tight spot
C D
Hustlin' a game of pool
G
With a couple of redneck boys
A
One great big fat biker man
D
I David yell across the room
"Hey buddy, how bout a helpin' hand?"
I said Dave.....
CHORUS:
C D
I ain't as good as I once was
G
My how the years have flown
C D
But there was a time, back in my prime
G
When I could really hold my own
C D
If you want to fight tonigh
G G/B Em
Guess those boys don't look all that tough
C
I ain't as good as I once was,
D C G
But I'm as good, once, as I ever was
BRIDGE:
F C
I used to be hell on wheels
G
Back when I was a younger man
A
Now my body say's you can't do this boy
D
But my pride say's oh yes you can
CHORUS:
C D
I ain't as good as I once was
G
Thats just the cold hard truth
C D
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
G
When I'm feelin bullet proof
C D
So don't double dog dare me now
G G/B Em
Cause I'd have to call your bluff
C
I ain't as good as I once was,
D C G
But I'm as good, once, as I ever was
TURNAROUND
C
Hey, I ain't as good as I once was
D C G
But I'm as good, once, as I ever was
ENDING C D G
