Better Man
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G
she makes me smile
D7
she thinks the way i think
C D7 G G/C
that girl, makes me want to be better
G
took her down bleakers street,
D7
saw she drank the way i drink,
C D7 G
i kiss the sky, to send the blue a letter.
Am7 G
that girl, makes me want to be a better man
Am7 D7
yeah, should she see fit
G
gonna treat her like a real man can.
G
shes fearless shes free,
D7
oh she is a real live wire
C D7 G
and that girl, has got me feeling so much better
G
oh you tried all the money in the world
D7
just to see, this a girl smile
C D7 G
and all the while, she'll make you feel so much better
Am7 G
oh, that girl makes me want to be a better man
Am7 D7
and should she see fit,
G
gonna treat her like a real man can
G D7
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Am7 D7 G
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
G D7
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Am7 D7 G
come on in my arms, you make me feel alright, you make me feel alright
G
you know i might get eager,
D7
i might lose my cool
C D7 G
feel like Im in detention, in the office, at the school
G
and youll either love me or youll hate me
D7
but i can see youve got no time for the in-between
C D7 G
but the reflection in your eyes, girl it looks so much better
Am7 G
and i said, that girl, makes me want to be a better man, yeah yeah yeah
Am7 D7 G D7
and should she see fit, gonna treat her like a real man can
G D7
gonna treat her like a real man can,
G D7
gonna treat you like a real man can,
Am7 D7
gonna treat you like a real man can
G G9
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G G9 G
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How to play Better Man
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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.