Better Off This Way
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Em G D
I wonder if you'll notice, if they lock me up and throw away the key
Em G D
Gotta be open minded, you've got a lot to learn in the ways of me
Em
You've always got to say something,
G D
I'm none of your concern but you won't listen at all
Em G
You know i'd rather say nothing, and just be proud of myself
D
I'm tearing down these walls.
C G D
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
C G D
When you call I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay
C G D C D
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
Em G D
You gotta keep this coming, tell me like you know it but you don't know
Em
nothing , your call.
G D
We can settle this like gentlemen, or meet me at the back to end it all
inside again.
Em G
My whole life's been waiting, ever since I can remember
D Em
Been anxious awaiting your fall, and don't let me be a long while
G D C
Can't let go of my life till I know you're done.
C G D
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
C G D
When you call I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay
C G D C D
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
C G
You Want It, You've got It
D/G D
You've always been such a waste of time
C G
You Want It, You've got It
D/G D
A friend of your's is no friend of mine
C G
You Want It, You've got It
D/G D
When will you act your age
C G
You Want It, You've got It
D/G D
You're the reason things have to change
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
D/G
You're the reason things have to change
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
C G D
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
C G D
When you call I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay
C G D C D
It's all over, I've found a better way to help keep you from me
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
D
I'm better off this way
C G D
Wo-oh, wo-oh
How to play Better Off This Way
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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.