Better Than I Know Myself
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Verse 1:
Gm
Cold as ice
Bb
And more bitter than a December
Gm F
Winter night
Bb
That's how I treated you
Eb Gm
And I know that I
Bb
I sometimes tend to lose my temper
Gm F
And I cross the line
Eb
Yeah that's the truth
Pre-Chorus:
Eb Gm
I know it gets hard sometimes
B
But I could never
Gm F
Leave your side
Eb
No matter what I say
[Refrão]
Eb Gm
Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
Bb
But I really need you near me to
Gm F Eb
Keep my mind off the edge
Eb Gm
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now,
Bb
But you're the only one that knows me
Gm F Eb
Better than I know myself
Verse 2:
Gm
All along
Bb
I tried to pretend it didn't matter
G F
If I was alone
Bb
But deep down I know
Eb Gm
If you were gone
Bb G F
For even a day I wouldn't know which way to turn
Eb
Cause I'm lost without you.
Pre-Chorus:
Eb Gm
I know it gets hard sometimes
B
But I could never
Gm F
Leave your side
Eb
No matter what I say
[Refrão]
Eb Gm
Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
Bb
But I really need you near me to
Gm F Eb
Keep my mind off the edge
Eb Gm
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now,
Bb
But you're the only one that knows me
Gm F Eb
Better than I know myself
Bridge:
Bb
I get kind of dark
Bb
Let it go too far
F/A
I can be obnoxious at times
Gm
But try and see my heart
Bb
Cause I need you need now
Bb
So don't let me down
F/A Gm
You're the only thing in this world I would die without
[Refrão]
Eb Gm
Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
Bb
But I really need you near me to
Gm F Eb
Keep my mind off the edge
Eb Gm
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now,
Bb
But you're the only one that knows me
Gm F Eb
Better than I know myself
Eb Gm
Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
Bb
But I really need you near me to
Gm F Eb
Keep my mind off the edge
Eb Gm
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now,
Bb
But you're the only one that knows me
Gm F Eb
Better than I know myself
How to play Better Than I Know Myself
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.