Better Dig Two

by The Band Perry

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Lyrics

I was told on the day we wed I was gon na love you till I’s dead.

Made you wait till our wed ding night, that’s the first and the last time I’ll wear white.

So (Am7)ties that bind (CN.C.)ev er do come loose, (Dm)tie ’em in a knot (CN.C.)like a hang man’s noose.

breath.

If ’Cause (Am7)I’ll go to heav en or er (D)I’ll go to hell be (Dm)fore on I will see (CN.C.)you with some one else.

So, put me in the (Gsus)ground,

put me six foot (Gsus)down,

and let the (CN.C.)stone say: (A5)“Here lies the girl whose on ly crutch was lov in’ one man just a lit tle too much.” If you go be fore I do, I’m gon na tell the grave dig ger that he bet ter dig two.

It (Am7)won’t be whis (CN.C.)key, it won’t be meth, (Dm)it ’ll be your name (CN.C.)on a my last noose.

breath.

If di (Am7)vorce or to death en ev er (D)do us to part, the (Dm)cor on er will call (CN.C.)it a bro ken heart.

So, put me in the (Gsus)ground,

put me six foot (Gsus)down,

and let the (CN.C.)stone say: (A5)“Here lies the girl whose on ly crutch was lov in’ one man just a lit tle too much.” If you go be fore I do, I’m gon na tell the grave dig ger that he bet ter dig two.

It (Am)bet ter dig two,

dig two.

Ooh,

ooh.

I took your (G)name when I took those (Am)vows.

I meant ’em back (G)then and I mean ’em right now,

oh, right now.

If the (Am7)ties that bind (CN.C.)ev er do come loose, (Dm)if for ev er (CN.C.)ev er ends for you, (Am7)if that ring gets a (D)lit tle too tight, you (Dm)might as well read me my last rites.

And let the stone say: (G5)bet ter dig (D7)two.

(Am)There’ll be a stone right next to mine, we’ll be to geth er till the end of time.

Don’t you go be fore I do.

I’m gon na tell the grave dig ger that he bet ter dig (CN.C.)two.

(Am7)I told you on the (D)day we wed (Dm)I was gon na love you (CN.C.)till I’s dead.

Better Dig Two by The Band Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Better Dig Two” by The Band Perry in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Better Dig Two" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Better Dig Two"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Band Perry songs work for kids?
Try "IF I DIE YOUNG", "ALL YOUR LIFE", "YOU LIE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.