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Better Angels

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Better Angels by Kevin Kragenbrink

Better Angels
(C) 2026 By Kevin Kragenbrink
Key: Bb Major
Capo 2nd Fret

Intro
G D Em C G D G

Verse 1
Come Stand Beside Me, At The CDrossroads Of Our TiGme
All AEmround Me I Hear SBmhouting, But The CTruth Is Hard To FDind
EveryGone Is Choosing Sides Now, Every VCoice Demands We CGhoose
But If We WEmin By Hurting NGeighbors, Tell Me WAmhat Is LDeft To LGosCe

Chorus
Where Are The BDetter AnGgeCls
That Used To GDuide This LGanDd
The OEmnes Who Knew That Freedom GCrows
When We're WGorking Hand In HDand
If Every BGridge Becomes A Battlefield
And Every TBmruth's A Loaded GCun
How Can We FiGnd Our DWay TogEmethCer
When The Threads All CGome Undone

Verse 2
Every Answer Comes In Slogans
Every QCuestion Starts A FGight
EmMercy Looks Like Weakness And ACnger Feels So RDight
We're So EmBusy Keeping Score We CForget What Matters GMost
We Might AmEven Win The Battle But We CBetter Count The CDosCt

Chorus
Where Are The BDetter AGngCels?
That Used To GDuide This LGanDd
The OEmnes Who Knew That Freedom CGrows
When We're GWorking Hand In HDand
If Every BGridge Becomes A Battlefield
And Every TBmruth's A Loaded CGun
How Can We FGind Our DWay ToEmgetCher?
When The ThGreDads All Come UGndone

Solo
 Em D C G Am G C D

Bridge
We May Not HCeed The Warning SDigns
As The HGate And DAnger EmCreep
The DAmistance Grows BetwGeen Us While We're WCalking In Our SlDsus4eep   D​
When FGear Becomes Our CDounselor And CPower Wears A SmGile
Freedom FAmades In Little Steps Long CBefore The GFinal MCilGe

Verse 3
Maybe Hope Is Still Among Us
Waiting FCor A Different VGoice
One That's SEmtrong Enough To Listen
One That's BCrave Enough To CDhoose
Not The EGasy Road Of Anger
Not The CBmomfort Hate Can BEmring
But The HaAmrder Path That Calls Us BCack
To What Freedom's Supposed To MeDanC​

Chorus
Bring Back Our BDetter AngeGlsC​
Let Them Walk WitDh Us Once MGore
DShow Us StrEmength Enough To Listen
Seeking BmTruth, Not Keeping ScCore
DAs We WGrite The Coming Chapter
Let's RBmemember What We've LCearned
We'll Go FGurther DOn The BEmridges BuCilt
DNot The Ones We BGurned

Outro
Come Stand Beside Me At The CrDossroads Once EmAgaBmin
The FCuture's Still BeforeG UAms
If We'll CDhoose The Better GWaDy

Em C G D G
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Better Angels?

The chords for Better Angels are: G, D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Dsus4

What is the original key of Better Angels?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Better Angels?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Better Angels in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Better Angels be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Better Angels on ukulele?

Chord Better Angels can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Better Angels?

Better Angels uses 7 chords: G, D, Em, C, Bm, Am, Dsus4

What is the easiest way to play Better Angels?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Better Angels released in?

Better Angels was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Better Angels?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Better Angels to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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