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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Better Days" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Better Days"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Better Days". Key of D, 108 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.