Better Man Blues
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[Verso 1]
E A E
My girl, my girl, where have you gone?
A E
My girl, my girl, where have you gone?
B7 A E
You took all my love, left me here all alone
E A E
I know I was cruel, won’t you please be kind
A E
I know I was cruel, won’t you please be kind
B7 A E
I didn’t want to bring you down, I never meant to make you cry
[Refrão]
A E
When you walk by, I’ll hold my head in my hands
B7 A E
Knowin’ such a good woman, deserves a better man
[Verso 2]
E A E
Can you hear me callin’, callin’ out your name
A E
Can you hear me callin’, callin’ out your name
B7 A E
Tell now girl, do you still feel the same
Solo
[Verso 3]
E A E
Come Monday mornin’, I’ll be feelin’ fine
A E
Come Monday mornin’, I’ll be feelin’ fine
B7 A E
When you leave with your heart,and you’ve given me back mine
[Refrão]
A E
When you walk by, I’ll hold my head in my hands
B7 A E
Knowin’ such a good woman, deserves a better man
[Verso 4]
E A E
Some day, some day, we’ll meet again
A E
someday, someday, we’ll meet again
B7 A E
and I’ll see you so happy, with your better man.
How to play Better Man Blues
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 E. 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.