Better Days

by OneRepublic
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And I saw it com (D)ing,

I saw emp (F#m)ti ness and tra (Bm)ge dy.

And I felt like run (D)ning,

so far (F#m)a way

but I knew I had to stay.

(G)And I know when I’m old (D)er,

I’ll look back and I’ll still feel (Bm)the pain.

I know I’ll be strong (D)er,

and I know I’ll be fine for the rest of my days.

(G)I’ve seen bet ter days,

put my (G)face in my hands.

Get down (G)on my knees and I (F#m)pray to God, hope he (G)sees me through to the (F#m)end, oh.

(G)I’ve seen bet ter...

(D)Na (F#m)na,

(Bm)na na na (G)na na, (D)na (F#m)na,

(Bm)na na na (G)na na, (D)na (F#m)na,

(Bm)na na na (G)na na, (D)na (F#m)na,

(Bm)na na na (G)na na.

Better Days by OneRepublic

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Better Days

What key is "Better Days" in?
"Better Days" by OneRepublic is in the key of D with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Better Days" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 Days" 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 Days"?
This arrangement of "Better Days" uses 4 chords: Bm, D, F#m, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Better Days" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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