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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Better Than I Used To Be" by Tim McGraw in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Better Than I Used To Be" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Better Than I Used To Be" with hands-separate practice in F at 140 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Better Than I Used To Be"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Better Than I Used To Be" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Better Than I Used To Be"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Better Than I Used To Be" is in the key of F at 140 BPM.