Better Off Now
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capo 4
C F x4
C F
So easy to hurt
C F
so hard to forgive
C F
and there's no getting over
C F
the people we've been
Am G
but it sounds like a question
F
when we say "this is it"
G F
won't you stay around
Am G
tell me that we're better off now
Em F
wait it out
Am G
tell me that we're better off now
G C F
we're better off now
C F
C F
From the first time we heard this
C F
we were quick to believe
C F
that light on the surface
C F
was dark underneath
Am G
knew enough to be nervous
F
but we just couldn't quit
G F
stay around
Am G
tell me that we're better off now
Em F
wait it out
Am F
tell me that we're better off now
G C G C G C F
we're better off, better off now
C F
Dm Am
let's say that the sun might show up here tomorrow
C G
and we could go back to that place
Dm Am
let's say that the sun might show up here tomorrow
C G
and we'll find the love we misplaced
Em F
Am G
just tell me that we're better off now
Em F
Am G
just tell me that we're better off now
Em F
just stay around
Am G C G
tell me that we're better off now
C F
we're better off now
C
better off now
How to play Better Off Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.