I move on like a (Dsus2)sin ner’s prayer.
I let ’em go like a (A6)lev ee breaks.
I Walk a way as if (Bm11)I don’t care.
I Learn to shoul but der my (Gsus2)gain mis takes.
I’m built to fade times like your (Dsus2)fav ’rite song,
get tin’ reck less when there’s no need.
Laugh as your sto ries (Bm11)ram ble on.
Break my heart but it won’t bleed.
through.
My on ly friends are (Bm)pi rates,
it’s just who I
am.
I’m (G)bet ter as a mem ’ry than as your man.
I’m nev er sure when the (Dsus2)truth won’t do.
I’m pret ty good on a (A6)lone ly night.
First move on the way a (Bm11)storm blows through.
I nev er stay, but then a (Gsus2)gain I might.
I strug gle some times gon to (Dsus2)find the words,
al ways sure less un til I doubt.
Walk a line un your (Bm11)til it blurs.
Build walls too high to climb out.
through.
But I’m hon est to (Bm)a fault,
it’s just who I
am.
I’m (G)bet ter as a mem ’ry than as your man.
I’m nev er sure when the your man.
I see you lean in’.
You’re bound to fall.
I don’t wan (A)na be that mis take.
I’m just a dream er,
noth in’ more.
You should know it be fore it gets too late.
’Cause good byes are like a (Bm)mo ment
you’ll fi n’lly un der
stand
that I was (G)bet ter as a mem ’ry than as your man,
bet ter as a mem ’ry than as your man.
Better As A Memory by Kenny Chesney
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Better As A Memory”
- What key is "Better As A Memory" in?
- "Better As A Memory" by Kenny Chesney is in the key of D with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Better As A Memory" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Better As A Memory" 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 "Better As A Memory"?
- This arrangement of "Better As A Memory" uses 13 chords: A, A6, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dsus2, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Better As A Memory" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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