I Never Had It So Good Song Lyrics and Chords by Kris Kristofferson
I Never Had It So Good
Recorded by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge
Written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols
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I never had much mon
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ey
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never won a race
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funny
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d doors slammed in my face
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But I think you've
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always hoped that someone
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would
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had a love like
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busted
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chased by friendly dogs
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love like
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good
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no no
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good
FAQ
Who sang the the song I Never Had It So Good?
- The song I Never Had It So Good was sang by Kris Kristofferson.
Who is Kris Kristofferson?
- Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American retired singer-songwriter and actor. Among his songwriting credits are the songs "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists. Kristofferson composed his own songs and collaborated with Nashville songwriters such as Shel Silverstein.In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup the Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing.
In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980), Lone Star (1996), Stagecoach (1986), and the Blade film trilogy (1998-2004).
