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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Better Days" 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 D, 108 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Better Days”
- Why does "Better Days" 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 "Better Days".
- What key is "Better Days" by OneRepublic played in?
- Better Days 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 Days"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better Days" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Better Days"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better Days"?
- "Better Days" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better Days"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bm, D, F#m, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
- Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Better Days"?
- 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 "Better Days".
- Can I see all the notes in "Better Days"?
- 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 D at 108 BPM.