Better Man
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Capo 2
Intro: Am G F E
verse 1
Am
Where is the blood I gave you? Where is the sacrifice I made?
E
What the hell happened to me? When did I turn so damn afraid?
Am
I fly on crippled wings but I will take your bitterness away
E F
Where is the blood I gave you? Where is the sacrifice I made?
[Refrão]
Am
I wanna let you know
G
These scars are here forever
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
Am
I really hope it shows
G
I'm mighty cracked and broken
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
Am G
verse 2
Am
I try to swallow hard now 'cause I can't see beyond the blur
E
But I could make a new vow or die for you if you'd prefer
Am
Did I become so vacant? Have I just made this all a mess?
E F
I know you've lost your patience I'll beg forgiveness if there's half a chance
G
Just half a chance
[Refrão]
Am
I wanna let you know
G
These scars are here forever
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
Am
I really hope it shows
G
I'm mighty cracked and broken
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
F
Bridge
C G
Sometimes my best isn't good enough
Am F
But I do what I can trying to be a better man
C G
Give me a second chance, I'm gonna make it last
Am F
I'll do the best I can trying to be a better man
G F
Guitar solo
Am G F E
[Refrão]
Am
I wanna let you know
G
These scars are here forever
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
Am
I really hope it shows
G
I'm mighty cracked and broken
F E
Heaven help me be a better man
F
Bridge
C G
Sometimes my best isn't good enough
Am F
But I do what I can trying to be a better man
C G
Give me a second chance, I'm gonna make it last
Am F
I'll do the best I can trying to be a better man
G F
Outro
Am
For you
G
For you
F
For me
E
How to play Better Man
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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.