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Here For A Good Time

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[Intro]
   D     Dx4
[Verse 1]
DI am not going to lay around and whine and moan
cause somebody done done me Awrong
And don’t think for a minute that I am gonna sit around and sing soAme old sad song
GI believe it’s half full, not a hAalf empty glass
Gevery day I wake up knowing  Ait could be my last
[Chorus]
N.C.                    G  
I am not here for a long time
AI am here for a gDood time
so bring me some sGunshine, to hell the rAed wine
pour me some Dmoonshine
Gwhen I am gone pAut it in stone, he lDeft nothin' bBmehind
I am not here for a loGng time
AI am here for a good tiDme
[Verse 2]
DFolks are always dreaming about what they like to do
but I like to do just whAat I like
I take the chance, dance the dance
it might be wrong but then again it miDght be right
Gthere is no way of knowing whAat tomorrow brings
Glife is too short to waste it, I say brAing on anything
[Chorus]
N.C.                  G  
I am not here for a long time
AI am here for a goDod time
so bring me some suGnshine, to hell with the rAed wine
pour me some moDonshine
Gwhen I am gone put Ait in stone, he leDft nothin' bBmehind
I am not here for a loGng timeA  
I am here for a good tiDme
I am not here for a loGng timeA  
I am here for a good tiDme
[Outro]
D(until fade)

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The story behind the song

George Strait is known as the "King of Country Music" for his authentic cowboy image and roots-oriented sound, pioneering the neotraditional country style. This song, appearing on the album Here For A Good Time, embodies that classic country feel. It plays like a celebration of living life to the fullest, embracing the present moment with joy and a carefree spirit.

AI-written from these sources:George Strait — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Here For A Good Time

by George Strait

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D D

[Verse 1]

I am not going to lay around and whine and moan

cause somebody done done me wrong

And don’t think for a minute that I am gonna sit around and sing some old sad song

G A

I believe it’s half full, not a half empty glass

G A

every day I wake up knowing it could be my last

[Chorus]

N.C.

I am not here for a long time

A D

I am here for a good time

G A

so bring me some sunshine, to hell the red wine

pour me some moonshine

G A D Bm

when I am gone put it in stone, he left nothin' behind

I am not here for a long time

A D

I am here for a good time

[Verse 2]

Folks are always dreaming about what they like to do

but I like to do just what I like

I take the chance, dance the dance

it might be wrong but then again it might be right

G A

there is no way of knowing what tomorrow brings

G A

life is too short to waste it, I say bring on anything

[Chorus]

N.C.

I am not here for a long time

A D

I am here for a good time

G A

so bring me some sunshine, to hell with the red wine

pour me some moonshine

G A D Bm

when I am gone put it in stone, he left nothin' behind

G A

I am not here for a long time

I am here for a good time

G A

I am not here for a long time

I am here for a good time

[Outro]

(until fade)

About Here For A Good Time Chords by George Strait

Learn how to play Here For A Good Time by George Strait with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Here For A Good Time chords”, “Here For A Good Time guitar chords”, or “George Strait Here For A Good Time 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 Here For A Good Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Here For A Good Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G, C, Bm.

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The chords for "Here For A Good Time" show the original chord names (including D, A, G, C, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.