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Better Than This

Sarah James

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Better Than This by Sarah James

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C Em D

C

G Em C

Verse 1
C    Raindrops Running Down My WiGndow  Em   C​
C    Old Man Talking On GTv  Em   C​
C    Says We’re Putting Kids In CaGges   Em​
CSome How We CCall That
The American DrDeam Em   D​
C    Raindrops Running Down My WiGndow  Em   D​
C    Silent Anger Turning Into ShGouts  Em   D​
C    Lifelong Friends Becoming StraGngers Em   D​
God Only KCnows If
We Can Turn This ArDound  Em   D7​

Chorus
IG’m NDot GCivGm7ing CUp
IC’m B7Not GEmiving DUp
GShouldn’t We Be Better Than TChis
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
EmShouldn’t We Be Better Than TChis
(CShouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
Shouldn’t We Be BDetter...
EmShouldn’t We Be BeDtter Than TChis

Verse 2
C   Raindrops Tapping On My WGindow Em   D​
C   Like Soldiers Marching In Our StrGeets  Em   D​
C   Neighbors Hiding In Their BaseGments  Em   D​
CSomehow We Call That
The American DDream  Em   D7​

Chorus
IG’m NDot GCivGm7ing CUp
IC’m B7Not GEmiving DUp
GBut Shouldn’t We Be Better ThCan This
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
EmShouldn’t We Be Better Than TChis
(CShouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
Shouldn’t We Be BDetter..Em.  D​

Instrumental
C C G G
C C Am Em
C C G G
D D Em Em

Verse 3
C   Raindrops Running Down My WGindow
C   Like Tears Of Anguish In A SGtream
C   Is This All That We Can HGope For Em   D​
I Only WDish That
This Was OGnly A DrDeam

Chorus
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
But ShoGuldn’t We Be Better Than TChis
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
EmShouldn’t We Be Better Than TChis
(SChouldn't GWe Be BDetter)
GShouldn’t We Be Better Than TGhis...
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FAQ

What are the chords for Better Than This?

The chords for Better Than This are: C, Em, D, G, D7, Gm7, B7, Am

What is the original key of Better Than This?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Better Than This?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Better Than This in another key?

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

Can Better Than This be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Better Than This on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Better Than This?

Better Than This uses 8 chords: C, Em, D, G, D7, Gm7, B7, Am

What is the easiest way to play Better Than This?

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 Than This released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Better Than This?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Better Than This 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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