Other arrangements of Getting Better
Pick a learning view.
It’s get ting bet ter all the (F)time.
I (G)used to get mad at my school,
the (G)teach ers that taught me weren’t cool.
You’re (G)hold ing me down, turn ing me ’round, I’m (G)fill ing me up with your rules.
I’ve (C)got to ad mit, it’s get ting (Dm)bet ter, a lit tle (Em)bet ter all the (F)time.
I (C)have to ad mit, it’s get ting (Dm)bet ter, it’s get ting (Em)bet ter,
since (F)you’ve been mine.
Me (G)used to be an gry young man,
me (G)hid ing my head in the sand.
You (G)gave me your word, I nal ly heard I’m (G)do ing the best that I can.
I’ve (C)got I ad mit, it’s get ting (Dm)bet ter, a lit tle (Em)bet ter all the (F)time.
I (C)Yes, I ad mit it’s get ting (Dm)bet ter, it’s get ting (Em)bet ter,
since (F)you’ve been mine.
Me (F)Get (C)ting (F)so (C)much (F)bet (C)ter (F)all (C)the time.
It’s get ting bet ter all the (F)time.
(Em)Bet ter, bet ter, (Fmaj7)bet ter.
It’s get ting bet ter all the (F)time.
(Em)Bet ter, bet ter (F)bet ter.
I used to be cruel to my wom an, I beat her and kept her a part from the things that she loved.
Man, I was mean, but I’m chang ing my scene, and I’m do ing the best that I can.
(F)Get (C)ting (F)so (C)much (F)bet (C)ter (F)all the (C)time.
Getting Better — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Getting Better" by The Beatles: 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 C, 117 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 “Getting Better”
- What key is "Getting Better" by The Beatles played in?
- Getting Better is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Getting Better"?
- The arrangement plays at 117 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Getting Better" 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 "Getting Better"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Getting Better"?
- "Getting Better" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Getting Better" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Getting Better" by The Beatles. 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 "Getting Better" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Getting 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.