Better Man

by Little Big Town
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Lyrics

(F)I know I’m prob ab ly bet ter off (C)on my own than lov in’ a man who did n’t know what he had when he had it.

And (F)I see the per ma nent dam age you (C)did to me.

Nev er a gain; I just wish I could for get when it was mag ic.

I wish it was n’t four A.

M., I’m stand in’ in the mir ror say in’ (C)to my self, “You know you had to do it.” I (Bbsus2)know

the brav est thing I ev er did was run.

(F)Some times in the mid dle of the night I can (C)feel you a gain,

but I just miss you and I just wish you were a (Bb)bet ter man.

And I (F)know why we had to say good bye like the (C)back of my hand,

and I just miss you and I just wish you were a (Bb)bet ter man,

a bet ter man.

I know I’m prob ab ly bet ter off (C)all a lone than need ing a man who could change his mind at an y giv en min ute.

And it’s al ways on (F)your terms; I’m hang in’ on ev er y (C)care less word, hop in’ it might turn sweet a gain,

like it was in the be gin ning.

But your (Bbsus2)jeal ous y, I can hear it now.

You’re talk in’ (C)down to me like I’ll al ways be a round.

You push my love a way like it’s some kind of load ed gun.

Boy, you (C)nev er thought I’d run.

(F)Some times in the mid dle of the night I can (C)feel you a gain,

and I just miss you and I just wish you were a (Bb)bet ter man.

And I (F)know why we had to say good bye like the (C)back of my hand.

I just miss you and I just wish you were a (Bb)bet ter man,

a bet ter man,

a bet ter man.

I hold on to this pride be cause, these days, it’s all I have.

And I (Bb)gave to you my best and we both (Dm)know you (C)can’t say (Bb)that.

Can’t say that.

I wish you were a (F)bet ter man.

I won der (C)what we would ’ve be come if you were a (Bb)bet ter man.

We might still be in love if you were a (F)bet ter man.

You (C)would ’ve been the one if you were a (Bb)bet ter man.

Yeah.

(Bb)bet ter man.

I (C)might still be in love if you were a (Bb)bet ter man.

I (C)could ’ve been the one if you were a (F)bet ter man.

I (C)might still be in love if you were a (Dm)bet ter man,

bet ter man.

Better Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Better Man" by Little Big Town: 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, 144 BPM.

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

About “Better Man”

What key is "Better Man" by Little Big Town played in?
Better Man 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 Man"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Better Man" 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 Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Better Man"?
"Better Man" was originally performed by Little Big Town. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Better Man"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F.
What other songs by Little Big Town can I play here?
Try "PONTOON", "LITTLE WHITE CHURCH", "TORNADO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Better Man" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Better Man" by Little Big Town. 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 Man" 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 Man" 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.