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As Good As I Once Was

Toby Keith

KeyF major
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:47

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith in?

This transcription starts in F major.

What tempo is As Good As I Once Was?

The estimated tempo is 120 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in As Good As I Once Was?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F → B♭ → C → F (6 occurrences); B♭ → C → F → B♭ (5 occurrences); C → F → B♭ → C (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in As Good As I Once Was?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → V → I in F major; IV → V → I → IV in F major; V → I → IV → V in F major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does As Good As I Once Was use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the intro at 0:02 and the verse at 0:08. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is As Good As I Once Was in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4); 2:48 (3/8); 2:49 (4/4).

How is As Good As I Once Was structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → chorus (0:45) → verse (1:25) → chorus (1:59) → bridge (2:32) → chorus (2:51) → outro (3:31).

How long is this version of As Good As I Once Was?

The transcribed version lasts 3:47. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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