Better Days
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verse 1
Am C F Am
I just want you near
Am C F
I didn't even come close
Am C F Am
I thought you'd be here
Am C F Fm
Just when I needed you most
[Refrão] C G
Even though you're not around
Am F
I'm holding out for better days
C
It's unspoken
G
I'm broken
F Fm
And that's where I stay
That's where I stay
Instrumental
Am C F Am
Am C F
verse 2
Am C F Am
I could cry seven tears
Am C F
Watch them fall to the floor
Am C F Am
I thought you'd be near
Am C F Fm
Just as I needed you most
[Refrão] C G
Even though you're not around
Am F
I'm holding out for better days
C
It's unspoken
G
I'm broken
F
And that's where I stay
C G
Even so, although I feel drowned
Am F
I'll hang around for better days
C
It's unspoken
G
I'm broken
F
And that's where I stay
Fm
That's where you find me today
Instrumental
C G Am F
C G F Fm
Am C F G
Am C F
verse 3
Am C F Am
I just want you near
Am C F
I didn't even come close
Am C F Am
I thought you'd be here
Am C F Fm
Just when I needed you most
[Refrão] C G
Even though you're not around
Am F
I'm holding out for better days
C
It's unspoken
G
I'm broken
F Fm
And that's where I stay
C G
Even so, although I feel drowned
Am F
I'll hang around for better days
C
It's unspoken
G
I'm broken
F
And that's where I stay
Fm
That's where I stay
Am Fm
That's where I stay
C Em Am F C
Come and find me today
How to play Better Days
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 Am. 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.