As Good As I Once Was

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[Verse 1]

Bb

She said, "I've seen you in here before."

C F

I said, "I've 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 feeling kinda wild tonight.

C F

You're the only cowboy in this place.

G

And if you're up for a rodeo.

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I'll put a big Texas smile on your face.”

I said, "Girls,"

[Chorus 1]

Bb

I ain't as good as I once was

C F

I got a few years on me now

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But there was a time back in my prime

F

When I could really lay it down

Bb

And if you need some love tonight

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Then I might have just enough

Gm

I ain't as good as I once was

C Bb Am Gm F

But I'm as good once as I ever was

[Interlude]

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[Verse 2]

Bb

I still hang out with my best friend Dave

C F

I’ve known him since we were kids at school

Bb

Last night he had a few shots

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Got in a tight spot hustlin' a game of pool

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With a couple of redneck boys

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One great big, bad biker man

G

I heard David yell across the room

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"Hey buddy, how 'bout a helping hand."

C

I said, "Dave,"

[Chorus 2]

Bb

I ain't as good as I once was

C F

My how the years have flown

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But there was a time back in my prime

F

When I could really hold my own

Bb

But if you wanna fight tonight

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Guess those boys don't look all that tough

Gm

I ain't as good as I once was

C Bb Am Gm F

But I'm as good once as I ever was

[Bridge]

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I used to be hell on wheels

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Back when I was younger man

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Now my body says, "You can't do this, boy."

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But my pride says, "Oh, yes you can.”

[Chorus 3]

Bb

I ain't as good as I once was

C F

That’s just the cold, hard truth

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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

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'Cause I'd have to call your bluff

Gm

I ain't as good as I once was

C Bb Am Gm F

But I'm as good once as I ever was

Bb

May not be good as I once was

C Bb

But I'm as good once as I ever was

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