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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Better In Time" by Leona Lewis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 82 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Better In Time”
- What key is "Better In Time" by Leona Lewis played in?
- Better In Time is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Better In Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Better In Time" by Leona Lewis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Better In Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Better In Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.