Now playing

Great Idea

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Great Idea
Written by Josh Kelley, Clint Lagerberg & Lee Thomas Miller
Recorded by Josh Kelley
Capo on 4
[Intro]
|  D   G|  G   A|  Bm   G|  G   D|
[Verse]
GMy, oh my, how long it's been, you look just like you did back then
DAll we need is a sunset, Springsteen and an old Chevette
We're Gright back on that riverbank, down a long dirt road on an empty tank
DFirst love, first anything that moon saw everything
Does it Bmtake you back, F#say baby, does it Emake you think
[Chorus]
Is that a good Gmemo- Dry or a Agreat i- Ddea
Do we just Gremi- Dnisce or get Aoutta here
Back to Bmwhen you called me Ababy, slow and Gsoftly in my ear
Is that a good memo- Dry or a Agreat idea
D| GIs GtAhat a great I- -dea Bm| | A|G  G  D  
I can Gsee your bedroom window now, easin' up and you sneakin' out
DScared to death of your old man, if he'd a caught us, we'd both be dead
It Gain't no doubt you looked real fine as I recall, you weren't real shy
DTank-top and cut-off jeans, you knew how to get to me
Does it Bmtake you back, tell me baby, does it Emake you think
[Chorus]
Is that a good Gmemo- Dry or a Agreat i- Ddea
Do we just Gremi- Dnisce or get Aoutta here
Back to Bmwhen you called me Ababy, slow and Gsoftly in my ear
Is that a good memo- Dry or a Agreat I- Ddea
First Emanything, first Aeverything
[Instrumental] 
|  G   D|  A   D|  G   D|   A|  Bm   A|   G|   G|
[Chorus]
Is that a good Gmemo- Dry or a Agreat i- Ddea
Do we just Gremi- Dnisce or get Aoutta here
Back to Bmwhen you called me Ababy, slow and Gsoftly in my ear
Is that a good memo- Dry or a Agreat i- Ddea
[Chorus]
Do we just Gremi- Dnisce or get Aoutta here
Back to Bmwhen you called me Ababy, slow and Gsoftly in my ear
Is that a good memo- Dry or a Agreat i- Ddea
Is that a good Gmemo- Dry or a Agreat i- D-dea
|  D|  D   AIt's a great i-Bm-dea  A   G|  G  D  
Come on, take my hand little Gbaby, Ait's a great i- Bm-dea A  G  G  D  

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Great Idea

by Josh Kelley

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Great Idea

Written by Josh Kelley, Clint Lagerberg & Lee Thomas Miller

Recorded by Josh Kelley

Capo on 4

[Intro]

D G G A Bm G G D

| | | | |

[Verse]

My, oh my, how long it's been, you look just like you did back then

All we need is a sunset, Springsteen and an old Chevette

We're right back on that riverbank, down a long dirt road on an empty tank

First love, first anything that moon saw everything

Bm F# E

Does it take you back, say baby, does it make you think

[Chorus]

G D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- dea

G D A

Do we just remi- nisce or get outta here

Bm A G

Back to when you called me baby, slow and softly in my ear

D A

Is that a good memo- ry or a great idea

D G G A Bm A G G D

| Is that a great I- -dea | | |

I can see your bedroom window now, easin' up and you sneakin' out

Scared to death of your old man, if he'd a caught us, we'd both be dead

It ain't no doubt you looked real fine as I recall, you weren't real shy

Tank-top and cut-off jeans, you knew how to get to me

Bm E

Does it take you back, tell me baby, does it make you think

[Chorus]

G D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- dea

G D A

Do we just remi- nisce or get outta here

Bm A G

Back to when you called me baby, slow and softly in my ear

D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great I- dea

Em A

First anything, first everything

[Instrumental]

G D A D G D A Bm A G G

| | | | | | | |

[Chorus]

G D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- dea

G D A

Do we just remi- nisce or get outta here

Bm A G

Back to when you called me baby, slow and softly in my ear

D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- dea

[Chorus]

G D A

Do we just remi- nisce or get outta here

Bm A G

Back to when you called me baby, slow and softly in my ear

D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- dea

G D A D

Is that a good memo- ry or a great i- -dea

D D A Bm A G G D

| | It's a great i--dea |

G A Bm A G G D

Come on, take my hand little baby, it's a great i- -dea

About Great Idea Chords by Josh Kelley

Learn how to play Great Idea by Josh Kelley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Great Idea chords”, “Great Idea guitar chords”, or “Josh Kelley Great Idea 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 Great Idea chords and for experienced players who want accurate Great Idea lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, Bm, F#, E.

FAQ — Great Idea by Josh Kelley

How do I play "Great Idea" by Josh Kelley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Great Idea" by Josh Kelley 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 "Great Idea" by Josh Kelley free?

Yes. The chords for "Great Idea" by Josh Kelley are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Great Idea" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Great Idea" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Great Idea"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Great Idea" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Great Idea" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Great Idea" by Josh Kelley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Josh Kelley below.

What key is "Great Idea" in?

The chords for "Great Idea" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, Bm, F#, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.