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This is the tab for "Something Better Beginning" by the Kinks, released
on "The Kinks' Greatest Hits!" in the US and "Kinda Kinks" in the UK.
Intro:  D   Dsus2   D  Dsus2  
TDhey said this was our last dance
TDhe lights went dim as I lCooked round the fGloor
TEmhen I saw yAou standing there
TEmhen I walked up to Ayou and I asked for this dDance
TDhe band had started to play
I D7held you hand and I sGighed
IGs this the start of Danother heart breaker
OAr something better beGginning
SGomething better bDeginning
SAomething better begiDnnDsus2ingD  Dsus2  
I Bbnever thought I'd love like this unDtil I met you
I Bbfound something I thought I'd nDever had
TFhe only time I feel all right is wChen I'm with you
I Bbwonder how long it will lAast
I walked you home in the night
The moon shone bright as we walked hand in hand
I've known this joy once before
But it came to an end just as it had began
Each step that I took with you
Brought one thing closer to my mind
Is this the start of another heart breaker
Or something better beginning
Something better beginning
Something better beginning
Outro: Repeat intro 2x (fade out)

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Something Better Beginning

by The Kinks

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Dsus2

This is the tab for "Something Better Beginning" by the Kinks, released

on "The Kinks' Greatest Hits!" in the US and "Kinda Kinks" in the UK.

D Dsus2 D Dsus2

Intro:

They said this was our last dance

D C G

The lights went dim as I looked round the floor

Em A

Then I saw you standing there

Em A D

Then I walked up to you and I asked for this dance

The band had started to play

D7 G

I held you hand and I sighed

G D

Is this the start of another heart breaker

A G

Or something better beginning

G D

Something better beginning

A D Dsus2 D Dsus2

Something better beginning

Bb D

I never thought I'd love like this until I met you

Bb D

I found something I thought I'd never had

F C

The only time I feel all right is when I'm with you

Bb A

I wonder how long it will last

I walked you home in the night

The moon shone bright as we walked hand in hand

I've known this joy once before

But it came to an end just as it had began

Each step that I took with you

Brought one thing closer to my mind

Is this the start of another heart breaker

Or something better beginning

Something better beginning

Outro: Repeat intro 2x (fade out)

About Something Better Beginning Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Something Better Beginning by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Something Better Beginning chords”, “Something Better Beginning guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Something Better Beginning chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Something Better Beginning chords and for experienced players who want accurate Something Better Beginning lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Dsus2, C, G, Em, A.

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Is "Something Better Beginning" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Something Better Beginning" in?

The chords for "Something Better Beginning" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus2, C, G, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.