Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Cant Keep A Good Man Down

Chords

4.818 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

This is a great sing-along-song and because I could not find it anywhere
at all on the internet, I decided to learn the song and make this tab
myself. This is my first tab.
The song is in standard tuning.
CHORDS USED:
e--G3---C0---Em0---A70---D72--Cadd9--3----|
B--3---1---0---2---1----3----|
G--0---0---0---0---2----0----|
D--0---2---2---2---0----2----|
A--2---3---2---0---X----3----|
E--3---X---0---X---X----X----|
TAB:
This lick is played in the song on occasion:
e----------------------------------------|
B----------------------------------------|
G----------------------------------------|
D------------3--2-0---3--2--0------------|
A----0--2--3--------3---------3--2--0----|
E--3-----------------------------------3-|
GI thought it was forever
GI thought it would last
GGotta try to make it
GA page of my past
CYou didn't even say goodbye
CWhen you slammed that dooGr
GNow I'm lyin' here alone
GIn what once was our bed
GTrying to forget
GAll the cruel words you said
CAll the radio was playing
CWhat once was our favorite sonGg
EmOh enough is enough I won't tA7ake anymore
I'm pCicking myself up oD7ff the floor
Cause you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
      Cadd9You Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Oh no you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Sugar, you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man Gdown
The strumming rhythm for the chorus might be tricky at first
*Lick*
GGonna dress up in my finest
GClothes that I own
GAnd take it to the streets
GI won't be lonely for long
CGonna put on my best moves
COn every single woman I seGe
GNow you thought you could break me
GAdd me to your list
GNotch me on your gun
GLet me tell you this
CI've got news for you baby
CI don't break that easilGy
GCause you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
      Cadd9You Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Oh no you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Sugar, you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man Gdown
*Lick*
GI'll be out there on the scene
GHangin' with my friends
GThis world's gonna see
GMe smilin' again
CI'm taking some time
CTo erase you from my memorGy
GDon't write any letters
GDon't call me on the phone
GDon't knock on my door
GCause to you I'm not at home
CI know there's a woman out there
CFor a man like meG  
Cause you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
      Cadd9You Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Oh no you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Sugar, you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man GdownCadd9  
EmOh enough is enough I won't tA7ake anymore
I'm pCicking myself up oD7ff the floor
Cause you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Baby, You Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Honey, you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
Cadd9Sugar, you Gcan't keep Cadd9a good man dGown
*Chorus again*
That should be it.
*tabbed my drummurdood89*

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Cant Keep A Good Man Down

by Alabama

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

This is a great sing-along-song and because I could not find it anywhere

at all on the internet, I decided to learn the song and make this tab

myself. This is my first tab.

The song is in standard tuning.

CHORDS USED:

G C Em A7 D7 Cadd9

e--3---0---0---0---2----3----|

B--3---1---0---2---1----3----|

G--0---0---0---0---2----0----|

D--0---2---2---2---0----2----|

A--2---3---2---0---X----3----|

E--3---X---0---X---X----X----|

TAB:

This lick is played in the song on occasion:

e----------------------------------------|

B----------------------------------------|

G----------------------------------------|

D------------3--2-0---3--2--0------------|

A----0--2--3--------3---------3--2--0----|

E--3-----------------------------------3-|

I thought it was forever

I thought it would last

Gotta try to make it

A page of my past

You didn't even say goodbye

C G

When you slammed that door

Now I'm lyin' here alone

In what once was our bed

Trying to forget

All the cruel words you said

All the radio was playing

C G

What once was our favorite song

Em A7

Oh enough is enough I won't take anymore

C D7

I'm picking myself up off the floor

G Cadd9 G

Cause you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

You can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Oh no you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Sugar, you can't keep a good man down

The strumming rhythm for the chorus might be tricky at first

*Lick*

Gonna dress up in my finest

Clothes that I own

And take it to the streets

I won't be lonely for long

Gonna put on my best moves

C G

On every single woman I see

Now you thought you could break me

Add me to your list

Notch me on your gun

Let me tell you this

I've got news for you baby

C G

I don't break that easily

G G Cadd9 G

Cause you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

You can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Oh no you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Sugar, you can't keep a good man down

*Lick*

I'll be out there on the scene

Hangin' with my friends

This world's gonna see

Me smilin' again

I'm taking some time

C G

To erase you from my memory

Don't write any letters

Don't call me on the phone

Don't knock on my door

Cause to you I'm not at home

I know there's a woman out there

C G

For a man like me

G Cadd9 G

Cause you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

You can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Oh no you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9

Sugar, you can't keep a good man down

Em A7

Oh enough is enough I won't take anymore

C D7

I'm picking myself up off the floor

G Cadd9 G

Cause you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Baby, You can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Honey, you can't keep a good man down

Cadd9 G Cadd9 G

Sugar, you can't keep a good man down

*Chorus again*

That should be it.

*tabbed my drummurdood89*

About Cant Keep A Good Man Down Chords by Alabama

Learn how to play Cant Keep A Good Man Down by Alabama with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cant Keep A Good Man Down chords”, “Cant Keep A Good Man Down guitar chords”, or “Alabama Cant Keep A Good Man Down chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cant Keep A Good Man Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cant Keep A Good Man Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Em, A7, D7, Cadd9.

FAQ — Cant Keep A Good Man Down by Alabama

How do I play "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" by Alabama on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" by Alabama on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" by Alabama free?

Yes. The chords for "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" by Alabama are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cant Keep A Good Man Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" by Alabama with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Alabama below.

What key is "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" in?

The chords for "Cant Keep A Good Man Down" show the original chord names (including G, C, Em, A7, D7, Cadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.