Better Things
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Intro: D-D/F#-G-A- x4
verse 1:
D
Here is wishing you
D/F#
the bluest skies
G
Hoping something
A D
better comes tomorrow
D/F#
Hoping all the verses
G
rhyme The very best
A
of Choruses too
Refrain 1:
Bm F#/Bb
Follow all the doubt
D
and sadness I know
E
that better things
A G
are on their way
verse 2:
D
Here is hoping all
D/F#
the days ahead
G
Won't be as bitter
A D
as the ones behind you
D/F#
Be an optimist instead
G A
And somehow happiness
will find you
Refrain 2:
Bm
Forget what happened
F#/Bb D
yesterday I know
E
that better things
A
are on their way
G
It's really
good to see you-
Chorus 1:
D
-rocking out
G A
and having fun
D
Living like
G A
you've just begun
D
Accept your life
G A
and what it brings
D G
I hope tomorrow you
A D D/F#
find better things
G A
I know tomorrow you'll
D D/F# G A
find better things
(Repeat verse 1)
Refrain 3:
Bm F#/Bb
Follow all the doubt
D
and sadness I know
E
that better things
A
are on their way
G
It's really
good to see you-
Chorus 2:
D
-rocking out
G A
and having fun
D
Living like
G A
you've just begun
D
Accept your life
G A
and what it brings
D G
I hope tomorrow you
A D D/F#
find better things
G A
I know tomorrow you'll
D D/F#
find better things
G A
I know tomorrow you'll
D D/F# G A D D/F# G A
find better things
Interlude: D-D/F#-G-A- x2
Refrain 4:
Bm
Forget what
F#/Bb
happened yesterday
D
I know that
E
better things
A
are on their way
G
I know you
got a lot of-
Chorus 3:
D
-good things
G A
happening up ahead
D
The past is gone
G A
it's all been said
D
So here's to what
G A
the future brings
D G
I hope tomorrow you'll
A D D/F#
find better things
G A
I hope tomorrow you'll
A D D/F#
find better things
G A
I hope tomorrow you'll
A D D/F#
find better things
G A
I know tomorrow you'll
A D(hold)
find better things
How to play Better Things
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.