As Good as I Once Was - Toby Keith - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released in May 2005, "As Good as I Once Was" is a track from Toby Keith's ninth studio album, Honkytonk University. Co-written with Scotty Emerick, this song offers a reflective yet humorous take on aging and masculinity. Toby Keith, embodying the narrator, finds himself in scenarios challenging his younger self's feats—from potential romantic escapades with twins to defending a friend in a brawl. Despite acknowledging his physical peak has passed, he asserts he can still muster his former prowess on occasion. This blend of bravado and vulnerability struck a chord, propelling the song to the top of the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, a spot it held for six weeks. Honkytonk University, its parent album, was also highly successful, reaching number 1 on the US country charts upon its release. Its enduring appeal was highlighted following Keith's passing in February 2024, with a re-entry on the Hot Country Songs chart at number 19.