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As Good As I Once Was    (2005)

She said: "I seen you in here before."
I said: "I been here a time or two."
She said: "Hello, my name is Bobbie-Jo.
"Meet my twin sister Betty-Lou.
"An' we're both feelin' kinda wild tonight.
"You're the only cowboy in this place,
"An' if you're up for a rodeo,
"I'll put a big Texas smile on your face."

I said: "Girls, 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.
"An' 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."

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 fat backer man.
I heard David yell across the room:
"Hey, buddy, how 'bout a helpin' hand?"

I said: "Dave, 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.
"If you want a 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."

I used to be hell on wheels,
Back when I was a younger man.
Now my body says: "You can't do this, boy."
But my pride says: "Oh yes, you can."

I ain't as good as I once was,
That's just the cold, hard truth, huh,
I still throw a few back, talk a little smack,
When I'm feelin' bulletproof.
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 as good as I once was,
But I'm as good, once, as I ever was.

Lyrics by Toby Covel.
Recorded by Toby Keith.

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