Loved You Better
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
N.C.
One, two, one
[Verse 1]
G D
You had this beautiful way about you
A Bm
You had this want in your touch and softness in your eyes
G D
I could be myself when I was around you
A Bm
It scared me to death, but I never felt so alive
G D
You said you pictured yourself growing old with me
A Bm
Now I'm just a toxic heartbroken memory
G D A Bm
Of some boy who could never give you what you need
[Chorus]
G D
I should have loved you better
A Bm
But I couldn't even love myself
G D
Said that we're in this together
A Bm
Then I didn't even try to help
G D A Bm
When you needed me, I wasn't there to get you through it all
G D
I should've loved you better
A
I should've loved you better
G
Better, better, better
[Verse 2]
D
I know it's late and I know it's been some time
A Bm
But I still think about the days when you were mine
G D
And the years go fast, but the nights last long 'cause
A Bm G D
It's hard to sleep when I'm not holding on to you
A Bm G D
What a mess I've made, a mess I've made of you
A Bm
Now I know it's far too late
[Chorus]
G D
I should have loved you better
A Bm
But I couldn't even love myself
G D
Said that we're in this together
A Bm
Then I didn't even try to help
G D A Bm
When you needed me, I wasn't there to get you through it all
G D
I should've loved you better
A
I should've loved you better
Bm
(Better, better)
[Bridge]
G D
Oh, I let you down a thousand times
A Bm
And left you on your knees
Em
If you find someone
D A
I hope he's everything that I can't be
[Chorus]
G D
I should have loved you better
A Bm
But I couldn't even love myself
G D
Said that we're in this together
A Bm
Then I didn't even try to help
G D A Bm
When you needed me, I wasn't there to get you through it all
G D
I should've loved you better
A
I should've loved you better
Bm N.C.
Better, better, better
How to play Loved You Better
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.