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 (C)hold ing me down, I (C)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 bet ter, a lit tle bet ter all the time.
I (C)have to ad mit, it’s get ting bet ter, it’s get ting bet ter
since you’ve been mine.
Me (G)used to be an gry young man,
me (G)hid ing me head in the sand.
You (C)gave me the word, I (C)fi nal ly heard I’m (G)do ing the best that I can.
I’ve (C)got I ad mit, it’s get ting bet ter, a lit tle bet ter all the time.
I (C)Yes, I ad mit, it’s get ting bet ter, it’s get ting bet ter
since 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.
Bet ter, bet ter, (Fmaj7)bet ter.
It’s get ting bet ter all the (F)time.
Bet ter, bet ter, (Fmaj7)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 time.
Getting Better — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Getting Better" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 110 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”
- Why does "Getting Better" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 110 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 chords are used in "Getting Better"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Em, F, Fmaj7, G.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Getting Better"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Getting Better".
- Can I see all the notes in "Getting Better"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM.