The song establishes kristofferson as one of the best composers of country and popular music, while he gives price his first country and western song in the first 11 years. Kris kristofferson for the good times chords, tabs, tablatures for guitar. He wrote the first verse and chorus in 1968 while driving from nashville to the. Just weeks after price recorded it, for the good times appeared on kristoffersons eponymous debut lp for monument records alongside his. A live album titled an evening with kris kristofferson was released in september 2014. I know its over but life goes on and this world keeps on turning lets just be glad we had this time to spend together t. For the good times kris kristofferson song info allmusic. Kris kristofferson sings for the good times in 1970. For the good times for the good times ill get along youll find another and ill be here if you should ever find you need me dont say a word about tomorrow or forever and ever and ever and ever therell be time enough for sadness when you leave me for the good times for the good times lay your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender. Originally recorded by bill nash, for the good times was eventually cut by ray price, whose version became a huge top ten hit and is a timeless standard from the early 70s. Kris kristofferson for the good times 1999 youtube. Umpg publishing, umpi, latinautor umpg, bmi broadcast music inc. This was written and performed by kris kristofferson more than fifty years ago, and yet to this very day, its poignant message transcends time.
Find kris kristofferson for the good times lyrics and search for kris kristofferson. Lyrics to for the good times by kris kristofferson. Beautiful version of kris classic song from the wonderful album the austin sessions 1999 with so real beautiful harmony vocals by matraca. Appreciate richards work making these free ukulele songs for you. Kris kristofferson sings for the good times in 1970 ray price recorded his hit version of the song on march 16th, 1970. Then he even had an encounter with joan baez in 1970.
Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in f major transposable. Kris kristofferson is one of american musics great treasures, a songwriter of uncommon emotion, lyrical dexterity, and passionate intensity. He was in a relationship with janis joplin in 1969 and samantha eggar in 1971. For the good times by kris kristofferson tranquility.
Kris kristofferson born 22 june 1936 in brownsville, texas, united states is a singersongwriter and actor. Fair use no violation intended for the good times from kris debut album kristofferson. He is known for such hits as me and bobby mcgee, for. Kris kristofferson for the good times the best of kris. Jun 22, 2014 for the good times is a 1970 song penned by kris kristofferson that appeared on his debut album kristofferson.
Oct 24, 2019 kris kristofferson has dated numerous girls. Print and download lead sheets for for the good times by kris kristofferson includes complete lyrics in f major. Kris kristofferson for the good times lyrics metrolyrics. Kris kristofferson voiced the character chief hanlon of the ncr rangers in the hit 2010 video game fallout.
If you want to veer away from the usual song choices, the country music song for the good times makes for a great selection. Previously he was in a relationship with cherry vanilla and patti davis. Kris kristofferson for the good times sheet music in f. If you like kris kristofferson this is a good cd to buy. I know its over but life goes on and this world keeps on turning lets just be g. If this song isnt in your top 100 all time country songs, i suspect you havent heard it.
Apr 21, 2020 if you want to veer away from the usual song choices, the country music song for the good times makes for a great selection. One of kris kristoffersons earliest songs 1970, which, like most of his songs, was written and made famous by others. For the good times kris kristofferson free piano sheet music. Then he started seeing carly simon in 1972 and barbara streisand in 1976. Print and download for the good times sheet music composed by kris kristofferson. G7 c ill get along, youll find another g7 c and ill be here if you should find you ever need me. You wouldnt know love 1970 for the good times 1970 i wont mention it again 1971 for the good times is a song written by kris kristofferson, first recorded by singer bill nash in 1968 before appearing on kristofferson s own debut album in april 1970. About for the good times for the good times is a song written by kris kristofferson, first recorded by singer bill nash in 1968 before appearing on kristofferson s own debut album in april 1970.
Ray prices 1970 recording of kris kristofferson composition for the good times turned a potential hit into an american pop standard. I know its over but life goes on and this world keeps on turning lets just be glad we had this time to spend together there is no need to watch the bridges that were burning. Even though this is an earlier group of songs from this wonderful songwriter, and since i know from his interviews that his cds tell where he is in his life because of his straight forward honesty, this 2 disk album in a great sample of his works. Kris kristofferson for the good times 1999 duration. Intro dont look so sad, i know its over but life goes on, and this old world will keep on turning lets just be glad we had some time to spend together there.
For the good times by kris kristofferson 2020, avis deces. Kris kristofferson for the good times lyrics genius lyrics. For the good times is a song written by kris kristofferson, first recorded by singer bill nash in 1968 before appearing on kristoffersons own debut album in april 1970. Free pdf piano sheet music for for the good times kris kristofferson. In this case, by country singer ray price who took it to the top of the country charts and song of the year. His songs have been recorded by a stunning variety of artists, from johnny cash and willie nelson to frank sinatra and janis joplin.
For the good times kris kristofferson free piano sheet. Musically, the song is somewhat similar to help me make it through the night another song on kris kristofferson with its sweet and laidback melody and feel. Feb 11, 2014 f dm hear the whisper of the raindrops blowin soft against the window g7 c and make believe you love me one more time, for the good times. Kris kristofferson born 22 june 1936 in brownsville, texas, united. For the good times by kris kristofferson karaoke youtube. For the good times by kris kristofferson tranquility cremation. At the 1971 country music academy awards, for the good times won in the song of the year category for kristofferson as a songwriter and single of the year for ray. Shunie crampsey theres a blue moon over my world without you. Kris kristofferson biography affair, married, wife. For the good times is a song written by kris kristofferson, first recorded by singer bill nash in 1968 before appearing on kristoffersons own debut album in. Kris kristofferson for the good times 1970 youtube. Not all of kris s cd,s have why me lord and this one does. For the good times chords kris kristofferson cowboy lyrics. Intro dont look so sad, i know its over but life goes on, and this old world will keep on turning lets just be glad we had some.
Ray price recorded his hit version of the song on march 16th, 1970. May 24, 2015 for the good times kris kristofferson. While it goes into far more detail than the singledisc collection that has long been the standard, it doesnt get bogged down in the filler that exists on the essential kris kristofferson doubledisc set either, happy to walk a far more. Print and download for the good times sheet music by kris kristofferson. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. It was written by kris krisofferson and recorded by ray price, to me its as good as it gets. Kris kristofferson the essential kris kristofferson. The second cd isnt as good as the first, it has many songs that i have never heard before but its not bad.
Learn more about his life, his music, and his career. Kris kristofferson to beat the devil another track from kristofferson, this might very well be one of the most realistic instances of a number about the art of songwritng. About for the good times for the good times is a song written by kris kristofferson, first recorded by singer bill nash in 1968 before appearing on kristoffersons own debut album in april 1970. For the good times kris kristofferson cover mark david. Mar 16, 2020 just weeks after price recorded it, for the good times appeared on kristoffersons eponymous debut lp for monument records alongside his versions of help me make it through the night.
Kris kristofferson for the good times lyrics lyricsfreak. Kris kristofferson for the good times live from austin, tx. Kris kristofferson sings for the good times rolling stone. For the good times is a 1970 song penned by kris kristofferson that appeared on his debut album kristofferson. Kris kristofferson, american singer, songwriter, and actor known for his gravelly voice and rugged good looks and a string of country music hits, notably me and bobby mcgee help me make it through the night, for the good times, and once more with feeling. All things country kris kristofferson for the good times.
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