As Good As I Once Was
(Toby Keith)
Intro F - Bb - C - F
Bb
She said I seen you in here before
C F
I said I been here a time or two
Bb
She said "Hello my name is Bobby Jo,
C F
Meet my twin sister Betty Lou
Bb
And we're both feelin' kinda wild tonight
C F
You're the only cowboy in this place
G
And if you're up for a rodeo
C7
I'll put a big Texas smile on your face"
CH
I said "Girls..."
Bb
I ain't as good as I once was
C F
I got a few years on me now
Bb C
But there was a time, back in my prime
F
When I could really lay it down
Bb
If you need some love tonight
C F- C - Dm
Then I might have just enough
Gm C
I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once
Bb Am Gm F
As I ever was
Intro F - Bb - C - F
Bb
I still hang out with my best friend Dave
C F
I've known him since we were kids at school
Bb C
Last night he had a few shots, got in a tight spot
F
Hustlin' a game of pool
Bb
With a couple of redneck boys
C F
One great big fat biker man
G
I heard David yell across the room
C7
"Hey buddy, how 'bout a helpin' hand"
CH
I said "Dave..."
Bb
I ain't as good as I once was
C F
My how the years have flown
Bb C
But there was a time, back in my prime
F
When I could really hold my own
Bb
If you want to fight tonight
C F - C - Dm
Guess them boys don't look all that tough
Gm C
I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once
Bb Am Gm F
As I ever was
BR
Eb Bb
I used to be hell on wheels
F
Back when I was a younger man
G7
Now my body says "You can't do this boy"
C7
But my pride says "Oh yes, you can"
CH
Bb
I ain't as good as I once was
C F
That's just the cold hard truth
Bb C
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack
F
When I'm feelin' bullet proof
Bb
So don't double-dog dare me now
C F C Dm
'Cause I'd have to call your bluff
Gm C
I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once
Bb Am Gm F
As I ever was
Bb C
May not be good as I once was, but I'm as good once
Bb Am Gm F Bb C F
As I ever was
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