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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Better Than I Used To Be" by Tim McGraw: 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, 140 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 Used To Be”
- What key is "Better Than I Used To Be" by Tim McGraw played in?
- Better Than I Used To Be 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 Than I Used To Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better Than I Used To Be" 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 Used To Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better Than I Used To Be"?
- "Better Than I Used To Be" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better Than I Used To Be"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, C, C#dim, C7, Dm, Dm7, Dped, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
- Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Better Than I Used To Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Better Than I Used To Be" by Tim McGraw. 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 Than I Used To Be" 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 Than I Used To Be" 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.