Other arrangements of Better As A Memory
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Better As A Memory" by Kenny Chesney: 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 D, 70 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Better As A Memory”
- What key is "Better As A Memory" by Kenny Chesney played in?
- Better As A Memory is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Better As A Memory"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better As A Memory" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Better As A Memory"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better As A Memory"?
- "Better As A Memory" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better As A Memory"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A6, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dsus2, +5 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
- Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Better As A Memory" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Better As A Memory" by Kenny Chesney. 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 — 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 "Better As A Memory" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Better As A Memory" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.