"For the Good Times" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson that appeared on his debut album Kristofferson. He wrote the first verse and chorus in 1968 while driving from Nashville to the Gulf of Mexico; an early recording of the song was by Bill Nash on Smash Records.
In 1970 Ray Price recorded a version of the song which topped the US country music chart and was awarded "Song of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music. Many artist such as Perry Como, Elvis, Johnny Cash and many more have also recorded this song.
In 1970 Ray Price recorded a version of the song which topped the US country music chart and was awarded "Song of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music. Many artist such as Perry Como, Elvis, Johnny Cash and many more have also recorded this song.
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