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Pick a learning view.
I (A)thought I did what’s (A)right.
I (A)thought I had the an swers.
I (A)thought I chose the sur est road but (Bm7)that road brought me (E)here.
So (A)I put up a fight
and (A)told you (Bm7)how to help me.
(E)Now (A)just when I have (C#m)giv en up, the (Bm7)truth is com ing clear.
(A)You
(Amaj7)know
bet ter than I,
you
(Amaj7)know
the way.
I’ve let
(Amaj7)go
(D)the need to know why,
(F#m)for you know bet ter than (E7sus)I.
If (A)this has been a test,
I (A)can not see the rea son.
But (A)may be know ing (C#m)I don’t know is (Bm7)part of get ting through.
I (A)try to do what’s (A)best
and (A)faith has made it eas y
to (A)see the best thing (C#m)I can do is (Bm7)put my trust in you.
For (E)you
(Amaj7)know
(D)bet ter than I,
you
(Amaj7)know
(Dmaj9)the way.
I’ve let
(Amaj7)go
(D)the need to know why
(F#m)for you know bet ter than (E7sus)I.
I (F)saw one (C)cloud and thought it was the sky.
I (F)saw a bird and thought that I could fol low.
But (F)it was you who taught that bird to fly.
If I (D)let (A)you reach me,
will you teach
me?
For (E7)you
(Bmaj7)know
bet ter (C#m9)than I,
you
(Bmaj7)know
(Emaj7)the way.
I’ve (F#)let
(Dmaj7)go
(G)the (D)need to know (Em7)why;
(B)I’ll take what an swers you
sup ply…
(E)You know (C#m)bet ter (F#7sus)than I.
Better Than I — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Better Than I" 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 A, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Better Than I”
- Can I play "Better Than I" 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 Than I" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Better Than I" by John Bucchino played in?
- Better Than I is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Better Than I"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better Than I" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Better Than I"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better Than I"?
- "Better Than I" was originally performed by John Bucchino. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better Than I"?
- This arrangement uses 29 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, Asus4, B, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, +21 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Better Than I"?
- 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 Than I" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Better Than I"?
- 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 Than I" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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