Better Days

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Better Days" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “Better Days”

Can I play "Better Days" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Better Days" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Better Days"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Better Days" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Better Days"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Better Days" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.