As Good As I Once Was
Toby Keith
Honkeytonk University
Transcribed by: Steven P.
F 133211
Bb x13331
C x32010
Fsus4 133311
G 320003
C7 x32310
C/E 032010
Dm xx0231
Gm 355333
Bb/D x5333x
G7 353433
Intro
Verse 1
She said, "I've seen you in here before."
I said, "I've been here a time or two."
She said, "Hello, my name is Bobby Jo.
Meet my twin sister Betty Lou.
And we're both feeling kinda wild tonight.
You're the only cowboy in this place.
And if you're up for a rodeo.
I'll put a big Texas smile on your face.”
I said, "Girls,"
Chorus 1
I ain't as good as I once was
I got a few years on me now
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really lay it down
And if you need some love tonight
Then I might have just enough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
Interlude
Verse 2
I still hang out with my best friend Dave
I’ve known him since we were kids at school
Last night he had a few shots
Got in a tight spot hustlin' a game of pool
With a couple of redneck boys
One great big, bad biker man
I heard David yell across the room
"Hey buddy, how 'bout a helping hand."
I said, "Dave,"
Chorus 2
I ain't as good as I once was
My how the years have flown
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really hold my own
But if you wanna fight tonight
Guess those boys don't look all that tough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
Bridge
I used to be hell on wheels
Back when I was younger man
Now my body says, "You can't do this, boy."
But my pride says, "Oh, yes you can.”
Chorus 3
I ain't as good as I once was
That’s just the cold, hard truth
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
When I'm feelin’ bullet proof
So don't double dog dare me now
'Cause I'd have to call your bluff
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
May not be good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
This is my interpretation of the song and is what I hear. Since
U-G doesn't always include the correct chord voicings, I have
included all of them in this transcription. Please feel free to
experiment with your own chord voicings.