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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Better Than I Used To Be" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Better Than I Used To Be"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Better Than I Used To Be". Key of F, 140 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.