IntroDCGD DCGD Verse 1I Dalways had a dream that I'd Cbe something so grand GBut now that I'm older, Lord, I sDee I'm just a man Who tDakes his whiskey straight and cChain-smokes his Reds GNever puts much thought behind anythDing that he saysInterludeDC Verse 2I've got through tDwo diamond rings, but I'm Cstill a lonely son I'm negGlecting all my needs, and the yDears pass like months I Dknow where I wanna go and aCll the steps to get there I nGeed something to show for all the tDimes I've paid my shareChorusI won't Amake it too fCar Until I Gsay it's a good tiDme to start I won't wAait till it gets Chard To make my Gway to a good time to sDtartInterludeDCGD DCGD Verse 3I Dalways tried to be something Cdifferent than my dad It toGok too long to see the truth that tDhat's just who I am SoDmewhere down the line, I learned it Cain't the best to dwell On thGings that you can't change, and that it's Dfine to ask for helpChorusI won't Amake it too fCar Until I Gsay it's a good tiDme to start I won't wAait till it gets Chard To make my Gway to a good time to sDtartInstrumentalACGD ACGD OutroDThere'll come a time I'll say I'm pCroud of who I've become And be tGhankful every day for the Dman that I was. ACGD
This song uses mostly open chords, which are super beginner-friendly. Chords like D, C, G, and A are easy to grip and transition between. If you’re just starting out, focus on smooth changes between these shapes. There are no barre chords here, so your hands will thank you! Practice strumming evenly and let those open strings ring out for a full sound.
Intro: D, C, G
Verse 1: D, C, G
Interlude: D, C
Verse 2: D, C, G
Chorus: A, C, G, D
Instrumental: A, C, G, D
Outro: D, C, G, A
Strumming Pattern: D D D D D D D
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Hayden Blount
Song: Good Time to Start
Album: Good Time to Start
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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