Better Days
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Intro: F#m7 A
E
Youve been down for some time
Em7 F#m7 F#7
Aint nothing new, but we move
Em7 G#m7
Weight is there on your face
F#m7
Always so cruel, so cruel
G#m7 F#m7
When youre lost in the pain
E7 F#7 G#7
Dont lose your way
C#m7 Bm7
You cant stop the Sun from rising
F#7 A7M G#7
You cant stop a bird from flying
C#m7 E7
You cant stop yourself from crying
A G#m7 F#m7
Like I say, like I say, like I say
A7M G#m7 Bm7
Therell be better days, better days, better days
B7
E
Youve been feeling alone
B F#m7
What can I do for you?
G#m7 E
You feel so far from home
F#m7
That's nothing new, ooh
G#m7 F#m7
When youre lost in the pain
E G#7
Dont lose your way
C#m7
Bm7 F#7
You cant stop the Sun from rising
A7M G#7 C#m7
You cant stop the birds from flying
E7
You cant stop yourself from crying
A7M G#m7 F#m7
Like I say, like I say, like I say
A7M G#m7 F#m7 A7 G#7
Therell be better days, better days, better days
C#m7 Bm7 F#m7
You cant stop the dawn from breaking
A G#7 C#m7
You cant stop your hands from shaking
E7
You cant stop your heart from aching
A7M G#m7 F#m7
Like I say, like I say, like I say
A7M G#m7 Bm7 B7
Therell be better days, better days, better days
Final: A7M G#m7 F#m7
A7M G#m7 F#m7
E A7M G#m7 F#m7
A7M G#m7 F#m7 E7
A7M G#m7 F#m7
A7M G#m7 F#m7
How to play Better Days
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m7. 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.