Better Man - Stephen McWhirter
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
Check out this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kMWVlzyWH28
 
[Intro]
G D/F# Em C G
 
[Verse 1]
G D/F# Em
They say the measure of a man
C G
Is that he’s strong and never weak
G D/F# Em
But I couldn’t break the chains I wore
C G
It took a better Man than me
G D/F# Em
They say never let em see you cry
C G
You gotta hide your troubles deep
G D/F# Em
to show me how to lay them down
C G
It took a better man than me
 
[Chorus]
G D/F# Em
Oh Jesus
C G
You’re a better man than me
G D/F# Em
You’re the only One who ever could
C G
Show me who I’m meant to be
 
[Verse 2]
G D/F# Em
They say pride comes before the fall
C G
I know it all too easy
G D/F# Em
I couldn’t make it on my own
C G
It took a better man than me
G D/F# Em
They say a man must strive and work hard
C G
Hard to earn his keep
G D/F# Em
But there’s only One who provides
C G
And He’s a better man than me
 
[Chorus]
G D/F# Em
Oh Jesus
C G
You’re a better man than me
G D/F# Em
You’re the only One who ever could
C G
Show me who I’m meant to be
 
[Chorus]
G D/F# Em
Jesus
C G
You’re a better man than me
G D/F# Em
You’re the only One who ever could
C G
Show me who I’m meant to be
 
[Bridge]
C C G/B Am G
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
G G Am G/B C
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
C C G/B Am G
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
G G Am G/B C
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
C C G/B Am G
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
G G Am G/B C
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
C C G/B Am G
I’m leaning on, on the Everlasting Arms
 
[Bridge Tag]
D
Oh yea
 
[Chorus]
G D/F# Em
Oh Jesus
C G
You’re a better man than me
G D/F# Em
Oh Jesus
C G
You’re a better man than me
G D/F# Em
You’re the only One who ever could
C G
Show me who I’m meant to be, yea
G D/F# Em
You’re the only One who ever could
C G
Show me who I’m meant to be

How to play Better Man

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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.

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