Standard (EADGBE)

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.