Better Way
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Intro: D F#m7 G G
verse 1
D
Bound and gagged
F#m7
I've never felt this sad
G
Stuck pushing through the rain
D
Two left feet
F#m7
and bitter in defeat
G
No longer playing in the game
D
I drag my bones
A
Back down that same old road
G
To try and take away the pain
D
I'm on a one-way track
A
With no way to get back
G
There has to be a better way
Pre-Chorus 1
Em A
Love supplanted, I'm so disenchanted
F#m G
And a tired heart is heavy work
Em A
I know I ought to try to turn the corner
F#m G
Try to get myself out of reverse
[Refrão]
D
I'll find a better way
F#m
I'll find a brighter day
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
D
So when tomorrow comes
F#m
Before my race is run
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
D
I'll be alright
F#m/C#
I'll be alright
D7/C G
I'll be alright
verse 2
D F#m7
Coming home the way is overgrown
G
I want to lay my weary head
D F#m7
I see a golden glow in some far off window
G
I'm pushing harder every step
D A
I want to put to bed those empty promises
G
No longer selling more for less
D A
I've got a master plan to be a better man
G
It's got to be a better bet
Pre-Chorus 2
Em A
Turning corner, I'll be crossing borders
F#m G
I'll be carried forward on the tide
Em A
Heart connected body resurrected
F#m G
I'll be running rolling in the wild
[Refrão]
D
I'll find a better way
F#m
I'll find a brighter day
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
D
So when tomorrow comes
F#m
Before my race is run
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
D
I'll be alright
F#m/C#
I'll be alright
D7/C G
I'll be alright
D
I'll find a better way
F#m
I'll find a brighter day
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
D
I'll find a better way
F#m
I'll find a brighter day
Gmaj7
I'm moving on
Outro
I'm moving on
C
Better way
G
Brighter day
D
Moving on, moving on
C
Better way
G
Brighter day
D
Moving on, moving on
C
Better way
G
Brighter day
D
Moving on, moving on
How to play Better Way
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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.