Better Off This Way
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Intro Dm C Am A#
Dm C
Another day to pay
A#
I'm looking at your way
F C
I know you won't survive
Dm
In this life
C
I know that you won't stay
A#
There's nothing left to say
F C
So I don't have to try
Gm
But now I see
Am
And I will be
A#
The best of me
Dm C
You're staring at the stars
A#
I'm wondering where you are
F C
Are we in same emotions
Dm
Anymore
C
I knew it all along
A#
Correct me if I'm wrong
F C
The world was just a black hole
Gm
And now I see
Am
And I will be
A#
The best of me
Dm C
You know, I know
A# F C
I could never be like them
Dm
I can't help you
C A#
Save you no more
F C
Coz, I tried before
Dm
I don't want to
C A#
Breakthrough
F C
Everything is meant to be
Dm
I'll just stay here
C A#
Bleed and say
F C Dm
I'm better off this way
C
I'm sitting all alone
A#
I'm staring at the phone
F C
I know that you won't call
Dm
Anymore
C
If only we had time
A#
I'll leave it all behind
F C
I'll marry you and say
Gm
Coz now I see
Am
And I will be
A#
The best of me
Dm C
You know, I know
A# F C
I could never be like them
Dm
I can't help you
C A#
Save you no more
F C
Coz, I tried before
Dm
I don't want to
C
Breakthrough
A# F C
Everything is meant to be
Dm
I'll just stay here
C A#
Bleed and say
F C Dm
I'm better off this way
C A#
F C
I'm better off this way
Dm C A#
F C Dm
I'm better off this way
How to play Better Off This Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.