A Better Life

by Grace VanderWaal
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Lyrics

(C)Your eyes,

they (F)speak to me,

but (C)I don’t (Cmaj7)know what they are say ing.

But I think I know what you are

think (Cmaj7)ing.

So, close your (C)eyes,

and

cre ate your (Cmaj7)self

a (F)bet ter life.

Let the (C)wind blow through your hair,

let the (F)mu sic take you there,

and (C)make

a bet ter life,

a bet ter life.

You (C)found a light er

on (F)the street,

and sud den ly ev ’ry thing just seemed so (F)hap py.

My (F)hon ey, it’s all

tem po rar y.

Just close your

So, close your (C)eyes,

and

cre ate your (Cmaj7)self

a (F)bet ter life.

Let the (C)wind blow through your hair,

let the (F)mu sic take you there,

and (C)make

a bet ter life,

a (Cmaj7)bet ter life.

May be this time

(Cmaj7)things will turn out (F)right.

A Better Life β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Better Life" by Grace VanderWaal: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œA Better Life”

What key is "A Better Life" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
A Better Life is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Better Life"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Better Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Better Life"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Better Life"?
"A Better Life" was originally performed by Grace VanderWaal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "Burned". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Better Life" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "A Better Life" by Grace VanderWaal. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "A Better Life" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "A Better Life" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.