It Gets Better
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C (E)
This is really happening
F C
You never looked so bored
C Am (A B C E)
Can you feel my fingernails?
F C Csus4 C
They've never been so short
F C Am G F C G
It's hard to lay a golden egg with everyone around
F C Am G F C G
It's hard to stay inside my head when words keep pouring out
C Dm Am F G
Like starlight crashing through the room, we'll lose our feathers
C Dm Am F
Yes, I know it hurts at first but it gets better
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
C (E)
I can taste your summer sweat
F C Csus4 C
It's never been so warm
C Am
So can we kick the covers off?
(A A B C E)
They're always on
F C Csus4 C
It's never been so warm
F C Am G F C G
It's hard to keep a straight face when I just want to smile
F C Am G F G
If you could see the look that's in your eyes
F E D E
D C Dm Am F G
Like starlight crashing through the room, we'll lose our feathers
C Dm Am F
Yes, I know it hurts at first but it gets better
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
Am
There's a fire in sky
F
Some snow on the ground
C G/B
Not quite enough cigarettes
G
To calm me down
Riff 1 twice
C Dm F G
What've we done? oh my god
C Dm F G
What've we done? oh my god
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
C Dm
It gets better, it gets better
Am F G
It gets better, we'll get better
(This is really happening)
It gets better, it gets better
It gets better, we'll get better
(This is really happening)
It gets better, it gets better
It gets better, we'll get better
How to play It Gets Better
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 C. 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.