Better Than I Used To Be

by Tim McGraw
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I know how to (F)hold a grudge,

I can send a bridge (C)up in smoke,

’n’ I can’t (Dm)count the peo ple I’ve (Dm)let down, the (Bb)hearts I’ve broke.

You ain’t got ta (F)dig too deep if you wan na find some (C)dirt on me.

But I’m (Dm7)learn in’ who you’ve been ain’t who you’ve (Bb)got ta be.

It’s (F)gon na be an (Gm7)up hill climb.

Oh, hon ey, (F)I won’t lie.

I ain’t no (F)an gel.

I (Bb)still got a few more danc es with the (F)dev il.

I’m (Bb)clean in’ up my act lit tle by (Dm)lit tle.

I’m (C)get tin’ there.

I can (Bb)fi n’ly stand the man in the mir ror I see.

I ain’t as (F)good as I’m (Bb)gon na get, but I’m (C7sus)bet ter than I used to (F)be.

I’ve pinned a lot of de mons (F)to the ground.

Got a few old hab its left.

But there’s still (Dm)one or two I (C)might need you to help me get.

(C7sus)Stand in’ in the (F)rain so long has left me with a (C)lit tle rust.

But put some (Dm)faith in me and some (C)day you’ll see there’s a (Gm7)dia mond un der (F)all this (Bb)dust.

I (Bb)ain’t no (Bb)be.

I ain’t no (F)an gel.

I still got a few more danc es with the (Dm)dev il.

But I’m (Gm7)clean in’ up my act lit (C#dim)tle by (Dm)lit tle.

I’m (C)get tin’ there.

I can (Bb)fi n’ly stand the man in the mir ror I see.

I ain’t as (F)good as I’m (Bb)gon na get, but I’m (C7sus)bet ter than I used

to be.

Better Than I Used To Be by Tim McGraw

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Better Than I Used To Be

What key is "Better Than I Used To Be" in?
"Better Than I Used To Be" by Tim McGraw is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Better Than I Used To Be" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Better Than I Used To Be" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Better Than I Used To Be"?
This arrangement of "Better Than I Used To Be" uses 10 chords: Bb, C, C#dim, C7, Dm, Dm7, Dped, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Better Than I Used To Be" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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