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Better Alone

Parker McCollum

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Better Alone by Parker McCollum in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Better Alone (Acoustic)
(From The 2026 Album Live From Sound City)

Capo 3rd fret

* Strum Once And Let Ring

Intro
A

Verse 1
It Was AGood And Great And Grandful
N.c.
They Were All Out On A Limb
It Was Bm7Rusted From The Rainfall
N.c.
It Was Good To Have That Again
I'm DTired Of Being Gone
But I Been Home All AYear

Verse 2
ACouldn't Tell You How To Do It
AI Can Show Ya How To Not
Yeah, Bm7Once I Get To Movin'
Bm7Hard For Me To Stop
Am I DBetter Alone
Than When I Got You Right AHere

Pre-Chorus
AYeah I Can't See The City
ACan't See The Crowded Streets
It's Bm7Easy On The Mind While
Bm7The Pine Trees Don't Have Leaves
And I'm DBetting You Won't
Let Me Have You Right AHere

Chorus
AI've Seen The Mountains High Above
AAnd The Valleys Down Below
Where Bm7Big And Bad Were Built To Last
Bm7And Brave Men Never Go
But I'd DLay It All Down Babe
Just To Have You Right AHere
Am I Bm7Better AloDne
When I Got You Right AHere

Bridge
Am I Bm7Better Off Diving In To That DSpirit Of A Hair-Brained Wind
ATime Slips Across Your Skin, ESettles In My BoBm7oooooDooneAs

Interlude
Esus4  Bm7  D  A
Esus4  Bm7  D  A
E

Verse 3
Yeah, The ADay Is Gettin' Darker
AAnd I'm Losing More Than Light
EveryBm7thing I've Ever Known
Bm7Is All So Black And White
Never DSaid That I Loved You
Need You Right AHere

Pre-Chorus
ASo I'll Write You One More Letter
N.c.
I'll Sing You One More Song
I'm Bm7Used To Being Useless
N.c.
But The Best At Being Wrong
I've DNever Been Better
Than When I Got You Right AHere

Chorus
But I'm Bm7Better AlDone
Than When I Got You Right AHere
Am I Bm7Better AlDone
Than When I Got You Right AHere
Am I Bm7Better AlDone
Than When I Got You Right AHere  E​

Post-Chorus
Am I Better AlBm7oooooEoonAe

Outro
It Was AGood And Great And Grandful
N.c.
They Were All Out On A Limb
It Was Bm7Rusted From The Rainfall
N.c.
It Was Good To Have That Again
I'm DTired Of Being Gone
N.c.
But I Been Home All Year
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Better Alone?

The chords for Better Alone are: A, Bm7, D, E, Esus4

What is the original key of Better Alone?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Better Alone?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Better Alone in another key?

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

Can Better Alone be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Better Alone on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Better Alone?

Better Alone uses 5 chords: A, Bm7, D, E, Esus4

What is the easiest way to play Better Alone?

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 Alone released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Better Alone?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Better Alone 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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