Better off road
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Intro: Abm E B F# Abm E B Abm E B F# Abm E F#
Abm E B F# Abm E B
I'm sorry about the sun
Abm E B F# Abm E F#
How could I know that you would burn?
Abm E B F# Abm E B
And I'm sorry about the moon
Abm E B F# Abm E F#
How could I know that you'd disapprove?
E F#
And I'll never make the same mistake
B F#
The next time I create the universe
Abm F# E F#
I'll make sure we communicate at length
B F# B
Oh yeah
Abm E
But until then, better off dead
B F#
A smile on the lips and hole in the head
Abm E
Better off dead, yeah better than this
B F#
Take it away cuz there's nothing to miss
Abm E B F# Abm E B
I'm sorry about the world
Abm E B F# Abm E F#
How could I know you'd take it so bad?
E F#
And I'll never make the same mistake
B F#
So if you're looking for a patsy
Abm F# E F#
Why not try the entire human race
B F# B
Just to play it safe
Abm E
But until then, better off dead
B F#
A smile on the lips and a hole in the head
Abm E
Better off dead, yeah better than this
B F#
Take it away cuz there's nothing to miss
Abm E
Better off dead, yeah better off dead
B F#
Why don't you try pushing daisies instead
Abm E
Better off dead, yeah better off dead
B F#
A smile on the lips and a hole in the head
E F#
And I'll never make the same mistake
B F#
The next I create the universe
Abm F# E F#
I'll make sure you participate
B F# B
Oh yeah
**Guitar Solo: (based around Abm E B F#)
E F#
And I'll never make the same mistake
B F#
The next time I create the universe
Abm F# E F#
I'll make sure you participate
B F# B
Just in case
How to play Better off road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.