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(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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Better Man" by Little Big Town 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 144 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 Man”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Better Man"?
- 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 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Better Man" 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 144 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.