Better Man
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[Intro: ]2 x D G
D Bm
Send someone to love me, I need to rest in arms,
G A
Keep me safe from harm in pouring rain.
D Bm
Give me endless summer, Lord I fear the cold,
G A
Feel I'm getting old before my time
Bm A D Bm
As my soul heals the shame I will grow through the pain
G A Asus4 D RIFF
Lord I'm doing all I can to be a better man
D Bm
Go easy on my conscience cos it's not my fault
G A
I know I've been told to take the blame
D Bm
rest assured my angels will catch my tears
G A
walk me out of here I'm in pain
Bm A D Bm
As my soul heals the shame I will grow through the pain
G A Asus4 D
Lord I'm doing all I can to be a better man
Middle 8
F Dm
Once you've found that lover you're homeward bound
Am Dm
Love is all around, love is all around
F Dm
I know some have fallen on stony ground
Em A
But love is all around
D Bm
Send someone to love me, I need to rest in arms,
G A
Keep me safe from harm in pouring rain.
D Bm
Give me endless summer, Lord I fear the cold,
G A
Feel I'm getting old before my time
Bm A D Bm
As my soul heals the shame I will grow through the pain
G A Asus4 A RIFF
Lord I'm doing all I can to be a better man
How to play 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 D. 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.