A Better Man
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Capo on 1st fret
Intro: G C * D G
Verse 1: D G
She'd been waiting for hours
D G
I made her wait for days
C * D
She said she'd wait a lifetime
C D G
And with that said I went my own way
Instrumental: C * D C D G
Verse 2: D G
I chose a path to be awakened
D G
Hoping a better man was within
C * D
I found someone out there
C D G
Someone bigger than who I had been
Instrumental: C * D C D G
Verse 3: D G
I would ask her to have me
D G
But I'd been gone too long I was sure
C * D
Something deep down inside me
C D G
Knew our love would be stronger than words
Instrumental: C * G
Chorus: C G
You can be sure of one thing
Em C
I wasted no time on my own
G D
Let your fears subside babe
C D G
'Cause I'm a better man for you to love
Instrumental: C * D C D G
Verse 4: D G
Now I will do the waiting
D G
All night long I don't sleep
C * D
I lay awake for hours
C D G
Waiting for her so I can breathe
Instrumental: C * G
Chorus(2x)
End C D G
I'm a better man for you to love
How to play A Better Man
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.