"For the Good Times" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by Bill Nash in 1968 before appearing on Kristofferson's own debut album in 1970. After a recording by Ray Price became a hit single, the song established Kristofferson as one of country and popular music's top songwriters while giving Price his first chart-topping country and western song in 11 years.
"For the Good Times" continued to be recorded by a number of artists.