You're A Better Man Than I
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Intro: G A F#m F#m (2x)
verse 1
G A F#m F#m
Can you judge a man by the way he wears his hair?
G A F#m F#m
Can you read his mind by the clothes that he wears?
Em F#m G A
Can you see a bad man by the pattern on his tie?
[Refrão]
Bm A Bm A
Then Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
Bm A Bm A F#m
Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
verse 2
G A F#m F#m
Could you tell a wise man by the way he speaks or spells?
G A F#m F#m
Is this more important than the stories that he tells?
Em F#m G A
And call a man a fool if for wealth he doesn't strive?
[Refrão]
Bm A Bm A
Then Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
Bm A Bm A F#m
Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
Solo Over F#m ends on G A F#m F#m
verse 3
G A F#m F#m
Can you condone a man if your faith he doesn't hold?
G A F#m F#m
Say the colour of his skin is the colour of his soul?
Em F#m G A
Can you say that men for king and country all must die?
[Refrão]
Bm A Bm A
Then Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
Bm A Bm A F#m
Mr you're a better man than I, Mr you're a better man than I
F#m
Mr you're a better man than I
How to play You're A Better Man Than I
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 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.