Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be chords by
Jamey Johnson

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

A

A

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C#dim

C#dim

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A

A

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E

E

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I thought Jack

Verse 1

Daniels

D

D

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A

A

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was the working man's tea

E

E

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D

D

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It was the windows to

E

E

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the life I used to lead

D

D

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I used to ramble like

A

A

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a feather in the breeze

C

C

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G

G

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But nowadays the good times

A

A

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ain't what they used to be

Verse 2

A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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Back home on those back road,

D

D

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A

A

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everybody's movin' slow

E

E

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'Til I hit that highway

D

D

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E

E

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just as fast as I could go

D

D

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I think that high road's been

G

G

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A

A

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catchin' up to me

C

C

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'Cause nowadays the good times,

G

G

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Lord ain't what they used to be

A

A

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Verse 3

D

D

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And nowadays I dream

G

G

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A

A

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of an old cane pole

E

E

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D

D

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My baby's sweet tea and

E

E

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my favorite fishin' hole

A

A

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D

D

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I sit down on that bank

A

A

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underneath the shade tree

D

D

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C

C

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And I thank God the good times,

G

G

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Lord ain't what they used to be

Interlude 1

A

A

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D

D

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A

A

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E

E

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D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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I sit down on that

Verse 4

bank

A

A

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underneath the shade tree

D

D

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C

C

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And I thank God the good times,

D

D

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G

G

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A

A

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Lord, ain't what they used to be

D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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I thank God the good times ain't what they used

Outro 1

to be

A

A

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D

D

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A

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D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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G

G

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A

A

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D

D

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C

C

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G

G

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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Chords

A
C#dim
E
D
C
G

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be?

The original key of Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be by Jamey Johnson is A major.

What are the main chords for Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be?

The primary chords used in Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be are A, C#dim, E, D, C, G.

Do I need a capo to play Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, C#dim, E, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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The tempo of Good Times Ain't What They Used to Be is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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