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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Better In Time" by Leona Lewis in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Better In Time"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Better In Time" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 82 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.