Better In Time

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

It’s been the long est win ter with out you;

with out I did n’t know where to to turn to.

(Ah.)

See, some how I can’t for get you

af ter (F)all that we’ve been through.

(Ah.)

Go ing, com ing, thought I heard a knock.

(Am)Who’s there?

No one.

but Think ing that (Dm)I de serve it.

Now I re al ise (Bb)that I real ly did n’t know, oh, oh.

If (F)you did n’t no tice, boy, you mean ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Quick ly, I’m learn ing to love a gain.

(Dm)All I know is, I’m gon’ be o kay.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh (F)yeah.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, ooh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

It’s been I could n’t turn on the T V

with out I some n’t thing where to to turn me.

(Ah.)

See, Was it I all that eas y

to just (F)put a side your ings?

(Ah.)

If I’m dream ing, thought don’t wan na laugh.

(Am)Hurt my feel ings, but that’s the path (Dm)I be lieve in.

And I know al that (Bb)time I will ly heal n’t it.

oh, oh.

If (F)you did n’t no tice, boy, you mean ev ’ry thing.

(Am)Quick ly, I’m learn ing to love a gain.

(Dm)All I know is, I’m gon’ be o kay.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh (F)yeah.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, ooh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.) (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Since there’s no more “you and me,”

it’s time I let you go so I can be free

and live my life how it should be.

No mat ter how hard it is, I’ll be (Bb)fine with (C)out you, yes, I will.

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, yes, I (F)do.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Thought I could n’t live with out you;

it’s gon na hurt when it heals, too, oh.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

And e ven though I real ly love you,

I’m gon na smile, ’cause I de serve (Dm)to, yes, I (F)do.

(It ’ll (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Thought I could n’t live with out you; (Bb)all get bet ter in time.)

Better In Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Better In Time" 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 Bb, 82 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Better In Time

Can I play "Better In Time" 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 In Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Better In Time" by Leona Lewis played in?
Better In Time is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Better In Time"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Better In Time" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Better In Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Better In Time"?
"Better In Time" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Better In Time"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm7.
What other songs by Leona Lewis can I play here?
Try "A Moment Like This", "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", "HAPPY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Better In Time"?
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 In Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Better In Time"?
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 In Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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