Each Day Gets Better

by John Legend
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Lyrics

(Ooh, ooh.)

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

I’ll write a (Dm7)song.

I thought a bout it for far too long.

But I’ve nev er had some one (Dm7)to sing a bout

(Cm7)un til I met her.

Now (F)each day gets bet ter.

No bod y knows,

no bod y sees,

She’s heard y it all, but I’ll make der stands me her see.

she.

Now that I know (what) true love be means, I’ll (Cm7)I just hope she stays with me.

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

She wants to (Dm7)breathe.

She wants to be where the grass is green.

But She wants to know how love’s (Dm7)sup posed to be.

(Cm7)She wants it bet ter.

Now (F)I want to let her know she be longs

right here with me.

She’s heard y it all, but I’ll make der stands me her see.

she.

I’ll make her fall, (what) make her be lieve.

I’ll (Cm7)I just hope she stays with me.

Where do we go?

(Cm7)prom ise her that I’ll nev er leave.

And where do we go (F)I just can’t leave her, no.

Oh, no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t (F7sus4)leave her, no.

I just had to write a (G7)song a bout her.

Tell her I don’t want to (Ab7)live with out her.

Tell her I would build my (G7)world a round her, (Cm7)deep er and deep er, (Ab7)sweet er and sweet er.

(Eb)I’ll nev er leave her a lone.

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

(Cm7)Each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t let her go.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

Each Day Gets Better — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Each Day Gets Better" by John Legend: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Each Day Gets Better”

What key is "Each Day Gets Better" by John Legend played in?
Each Day Gets Better is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Each Day Gets Better"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Each Day Gets Better" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Each Day Gets Better"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Each Day Gets Better"?
"Each Day Gets Better" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Each Day Gets Better"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab7, Abdom, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Each Day Gets Better" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Each Day Gets Better" by John Legend. 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 "Each Day Gets Better" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Each Day Gets Better" 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.