(sort of): Feeling Better
View chords used in this chart
(i.e. a 1 on the B string will be C#, not C. Get it?)
Just follow along with the song, putting the bits and pieces together,
and you should figger it out.
Geez, Bob Mould can write some complex shit!
G# F# C B
F----3----1----0----1----
C----3----1----1----3----
G#---4----2----0----3----
D#---5----3----2----3----
A#---5----3----3----1----
F----3----1----0----1----
(break 1)
C B F#
F----8----6----8----
C----8----6----10---
G#---9----7----10---
D#---10---8----10---
A#---10---8----8----
F----8----6----8----
(played C/B/C/B/F# during "try to get away but i fall back again,
i get up off the floor, i'm comin' back for more")
(break 2)
F---------------------------------------
C---------------------------------------
G#-------0-------0----------------------
D#-----4---4---2---2-----0-------0------
A#---5-------3---------2---2---2---2----
F--------------------3-------3----------
(played during "you need it, you get some hate,
you found it, but it's too late")
(break 3)
F-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------
C-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------
G#-------0-------0--------------------|-------0-------0---------------------
D#-----4---4---2---2-------------0----|-----5---5---4---4-----0-------0-----
A#---5-------3---------0-2-0---2---2--|---7-------5---------4---4---4---4---
F--------------------3-------3--------|-------------------5-------5---------
(played during "hope you're feelin' better I'm not bitter yet
you're fadin' through the years")
(break 4)
F----------------------
C----------------------
G#-------0-------0-----
D#-----4---4---2---2---
A#---5-------3---------
F----------------------
(played during weird jumble of breaks at end of song)
How to play (sort of): Feeling 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 B. 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.