Better With Time
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Intro: G
verse 1
It’s an old song, but I still know all the words
Em
It's an old ring, but it fits me just right
Am D
It's an old picture of us hanging in the hallway
We walk by it every night
verse 2
G
The house is gonna need a new roof this summer
Em Am
They closed down the drive-in last year
D
The church bells still ring on Sunday
They're just getting harder to hear
[Refrão]
C Em
Sometimes it's still gonna rain
G D
God knows, we're still gonna fight
C Em
We're broken and patched up, in ways
G D
It takes a crazy kind of love to survive
Am G
These days, nothing's made to last
C
The world keeps changing its mind___
G D
But you and I
G
We're getting better with time
verse 3
My left hand still fits into your right hand
Em
I memorized every line that's on your face
Am D
And I may have been the cause of some of those scars
There's not many I'd erase
verse 4
G
It's a worn-out shirt, but it's my favourite
Em
It still looks damn good on you
Am
You whispered something in my ear last night
D
Some years ago you wouldn't have thought to
[Refrão]
C Em
Sometimes it's still gonna rain
G D
God knows, we're still gonna fight
C Em
We're broken and patched up, in ways
G D
It takes a crazy kind of love to survive
Am G
These days, nothing's made to last
C
The world keeps changing its mind___
G D
But you and I
G
We're getting better with time
Instrumental: G C G D
[Refrão]
C Em
Sometimes it's still gonna rain
G D
God knows, we're still gonna fight
C Em
We're broken and patched up, in ways
G D
It takes a crazy kind of love to survive
Am G
These days, nothing's made to last
C
The world keeps changing its mind___
G D
But you and I
G
We're getting better with time
Getting better with time
How to play Better With Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.