A Better Man

by Clint Black
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What do you say when it’s o ver?

Don’t know (A)if I should say an y thing at all.

One day we’re roll in’ in the clo ver,

next thing you know, we take the fall.

Still I think a bout the years since I first met you

and the (A)way it might have been with out you here.

I don’t know if words from me can still up set you,

but I’ve just (A)got ta make this (B)mem o ry stand (E)clear.

I know I’m (A)leav (E)in’ (F#m)here

a (B)bet ter man

for (A)know (E)in’ (F#m)you (E)this way.

Things I (A)could n’t do be (F#m)fore, (E)now I (B)think I can.

And I’m (A)leav (E)in’ (B7)here a bet ter man.

think Guess I ways knew I could n’t hold you,

but I’d (A)nev er be the one to set you free.

Just like some old words ’ry rhyme your ma ma told you,

but I’ve you (A)still be lieve in (B)some old meant to (E)be.

I Still, I’m (A)leav (E)in’ (F#m)here

a (B)bet ter man

for (A)know (E)in’ (F#m)you (E)this way.

Things I (A)could n’t do be (F#m)fore, (E)now I (B)think I can.

And I’m (A)leav (E)in’ (B7)here a bet ter man.

Yes, I’m

Yes, I’m (A)leav (E)in’ (B)here a bet ter man.

A Better Man by Clint Black

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 152 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Better Man

What key is "A Better Man" in?
"A Better Man" by Clint Black is in the key of E with a tempo of 152 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "A Better Man" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "A Better Man" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A Better Man"?
This arrangement of "A Better Man" uses 5 chords: A, B, B7, E, F#m.
How long does it take to learn "A Better Man" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Clint Black can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING THAT WE DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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