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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Getting Better" by The Beatles in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Getting Better"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Getting Better" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.