Does "Better Than I" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Better Than I" is in the key of A at 112 BPM.

What chords are in "Better Than I"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Better Than I — Piano Lead Sheet

"Better Than I" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: John Bucchino

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How to Play "Better Than I" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.