Better Off As We Are
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Intro: Em C G D x4
Em C G D
We sat around at night and talked about so many things
Em C G D
Lay on the floor till the morning appeared
Em C G D
You laughed at me and said I just don't get it
Em C G D
You said we should be making plans for getting out of here
Em C G D
uh huh
Em C G D
Somebody told me when I was just a little kid
Em C G D
Don't follow leaders just think for yourself
Em C G D
But everybody minds everybody else's business here
Em C G D
Why can't they turn their eyes to somebody else
Em C G D Em C G D
uh huh oh oh ohh
[Refrão] G
Tell me no use thinking
F C G
We could ever be something
F C G
We could rise with the stars
F C D
Better off as we are
Em C G D
My older brother he left the day he finished school
Em C G D
Moved down to New York to Washington Square
Em C G D
He calls me up and says you should come and see me
Em C G D
Watch the waves of people rolling everywhere
Em C G D Em C G D
uh huh oh oh ohh
[Refrão] G
Tell me no use thinking
F C G
We could ever be something
F C G
We could rise with the stars
F C D
Better off as we are
Solo Em C G D 4X
G F C 3X D
Em C G D
Late in the evening I'm up in my room
Em C G D
Trying to think of nothing clear away the day
Em G C D
I lie awake and let my body wander
Em G C D
Up into the moonlight floating away
Em C G D Em C G D
uh huh oh oh ohh
[Refrão] G
Tell me no use thinking
F C G
We could ever be something
F C G
We could rise with the stars
F C D
Better off as we are
Solo Em C G D 4X
G F C 1X G
How to play Better Off As We Are
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.