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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"A Better Man" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 152 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Better Man

Why does "A Better Man" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "A Better Man".
What key is "A Better Man" by Clint Black played in?
A Better Man is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Better Man"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Better Man" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Better Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Better Man"?
"A Better Man" was originally performed by Clint Black. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Better Man"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, B7, E, F#m.
What other songs by Clint Black can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING THAT WE DO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "A Better Man"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "A Better Man".
Can I see all the notes in "A Better Man"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 152 BPM.

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