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Better Than This

Sarah James

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Better Than This by Sarah James in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A C#m B

A

E C#m A

Verse 1
A    Raindrops Running Down My WiEndow  C#m    A​
A    Old Man Talking On ETv  C#m    A​
A    Says We’re Putting Kids In CaEges   C#m​
ASome How We CAall That
The American DrBeam C#m    B​
A    Raindrops Running Down My WiEndow  C#m    B​
A    Silent Anger Turning Into ShEouts  C#m    B​
A    Lifelong Friends Becoming StraEngers C#m    B​
God Only KAnows If
We Can Turn This ArBound  C#m    B7​

Chorus
IE’m NBot GAivEm7ing AUp
IA’m G#7Not GiC#mving UpB​
EShouldn’t We Be Better Than TAhis
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
C#mShouldn’t We Be Better Than ThAis
(AShouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
Shouldn’t We Be BBetter...
C#mShouldn’t We Be BetBter Than ThAis

Verse 2
A   Raindrops Tapping On My WEindow C#m    B​
A   Like Soldiers Marching In Our StrEeets  C#m    B​
A   Neighbors Hiding In Their BaseEments  C#m    B​
ASomehow We Call That
The American DBream  C#m    B7​

Chorus
IE’m NBot GAivEm7ing AUp
IA’m G#7Not GiC#mving UpB​
EBut Shouldn’t We Be Better ThAan This
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
C#mShouldn’t We Be Better Than ThAis
(AShouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
Shouldn’t We Be BBetter..C#m.   B​

Instrumental
A A E E
A A F#m C#m
A A E E
B B C#m C#m

Verse 3
A   Raindrops Running Down My WEindow
A   Like Tears Of Anguish In A SEtream
A   Is This All That We Can HEope For C#m    B​
I Only WBish That
This Was OEnly A DrBeam

Chorus
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
But ShoEuldn’t We Be Better Than TAhis
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
C#mShouldn’t We Be Better Than ThAis
(SAhouldn't EWe Be BBetter)
EShouldn’t We Be Better Than TEhis...
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Better Than This?

The chords for Better Than This are: A, C#m, B, E, B7, Em7, G#7, F#m

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: A, C#m, B, E, B7, Em7, G#7, F#m

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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