Now playing

Things Are Better

Chords

4.35 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Tuning: E A D G B E
Capo: 4th Fret
Chords
Fsus2:    133X13 (use thumb)
Am7:      X02213
Cmaj7/B:  X22013
C:        X32013
G:        3X0003
C/G:      3X2013
Em:       022000
C/F:      133010
Note: In the bridge ("So I'll try not to forget..."), play an open high-E on all chords
except G (not 3rd fret).
Verse:
 |--Fsus2--3------Am7-3----Cmaj7/B---3-------C3----| 
 |----1-------1-------1-------1----| 
 |----X-------2-------0-------0----| 
 |----3-------2-------2-------2----| 
 |----3-------0-----0h2------s3----| 
 |----1----------------------------| 
 |--Fsus2--3------Am7-3-------G3-----C/G--3-------G3----| 
 |----1-------1-------0-----0h1-------0----| 
 |----X-------2-------0-------0-------0----| 
 |----3-------2-------0-----0h2-------0----| 
 |----3-------0-------X-------X-------X----| 
 |----1---------------3-------3-------3----| 
          Fsus2          Am7       Cmaj7/B      C
          Fsus2          Am7     G C/G G
She's got Fsus2brass pipes- coAm7min' up heCmaj7/Br spine C  
She's got Fsus2stained glass wAm7indow eyGes C/G  G  
She's got Fsus2a choir inside Am7her Cmaj7/B  C  
She's got Fsus2a reason to sinAm7g G  C/G  G  
She's got Fsus2chapped lips- sAm7he got deeCmaj7/Bp hipsC  
She's got Fsus2her mamma's souAm7thern drGawC/Gl G  
And she doFsus2n't worry- and Am7she don't Cmaj7/Bhurry C  
She knows Fsus2how to sing the Am7blues G  C/G  G  
Fsus2And things are Cbetter Gwhen we're toAm7getheGr 
Fsus2These days turn Cinto something Gmore 
Fsus2Never knCowing why or Gwhere we're goAm7ing G  
But we are, Fsus2we are Cgoing all the wGay! 
So I'll Amtry not Emto forgeC/Ft that it's 
No Gcoincidence that Ammy hand fits Cmaj7/Bperfectly in C/Fyours 
These Amlittle mEmelodies will C/Fbe a Gsymphony 
The Amspirit is compCmaj7/Bosing in our bonC/Fes 
    AmWe were not Cmaj7/Bmeant to be alone C/F  
You are my Fsus2sunshine- you Am7are my red Cmaj7/Bwine C  
You are my Fsus2reason to singAm7  G  C/G  G  
And if thaFsus2t day comes, whAm7en a song Cmaj7/Bis not enough C  
I will leaFsus2rn to paint Am7  G  C/G  G  
Fsus2And things are Cbetter Gwhen we're toAm7getheGr 
Fsus2These days turn Cinto something Gmore 
Fsus2Never knCowing why or Gwhere we're goAm7ing G  
But we are, Fsus2we are Cgoing all the wGay! 
So I'll Amtry not Emto forgeC/Ft that it's 
No Gcoincidence that Ammy hand fits Cmaj7/Bperfectly in C/Fyours 
These Amlittle mEmelodies will C/Fbe a Gsymphony 
The Amspirit is compCmaj7/Bosing in our bonC/Fes 
    AmWe were not Cmaj7/Bmeant to be aloneC/F  
Fsus2          Am7       Cmaj7/B      C
Fsus2          Am7     G C/G G

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Things Are Better

by Tyler Lyle

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Fsus2

Am7

Cmaj7/B

C/G

C/F

Tuning: E A D G B E

Capo: 4th Fret

Chords

Fsus2

: 133X13 (use thumb)

Am7

: X02213

Cmaj7/B

: X22013

: X32013

: 3X0003

C/G

: 3X2013

: 022000

C/F

: 133010

Note: In the bridge ("So I'll try not to forget..."), play an open high-E on all chords

except G (not 3rd fret).

Verse:

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

|----3-------3-------3-------3----|

|----1-------1-------1-------1----|

|----X-------2-------0-------0----|

|----3-------2-------2-------2----|

|----3-------0-----0h2------s3----|

|----1----------------------------|

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

|----3-------3-------3-------3-------3----|

|----1-------1-------0-----0h1-------0----|

|----X-------2-------0-------0-------0----|

|----3-------2-------0-----0h2-------0----|

|----3-------0-------X-------X-------X----|

|----1---------------3-------3-------3----|

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

She's got brass pipes- comin' up her spine

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

She's got stained glass window eyes

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

She's got a choir inside her

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

She's got a reason to sing

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

She's got chapped lips- she got deep hips

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

She's got her mamma's southern drawl

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

And she don't worry- and she don't hurry

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

She knows how to sing the blues

Fsus2 C G Am7 G

And things are better when we're together

Fsus2 C G

These days turn into something more

Fsus2 C G Am7 G

Never knowing why or where we're going

Fsus2 C G

But we are, we are going all the way!

Am Em C/F

So I'll try not to forget that it's

G Am Cmaj7/B C/F

No coincidence that my hand fits perfectly in yours

Am Em C/F G

These little melodies will be a symphony

Am Cmaj7/B C/F

The spirit is composing in our bones

Am Cmaj7/B C/F

We were not meant to be alone

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

You are my sunshine- you are my red wine

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

You are my reason to sing

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

And if that day comes, when a song is not enough

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

I will learn to paint

Fsus2 C G Am7 G

And things are better when we're together

Fsus2 C G

These days turn into something more

Fsus2 C G Am7 G

Never knowing why or where we're going

Fsus2 C G

But we are, we are going all the way!

Am Em C/F

So I'll try not to forget that it's

G Am Cmaj7/B C/F

No coincidence that my hand fits perfectly in yours

Am Em C/F G

These little melodies will be a symphony

Am Cmaj7/B C/F

The spirit is composing in our bones

Am Cmaj7/B C/F

We were not meant to be alone

Fsus2 Am7 Cmaj7/B C

Fsus2 Am7 G C/G G

About Things Are Better Chords by Tyler Lyle

Learn how to play Things Are Better by Tyler Lyle with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Things Are Better chords”, “Things Are Better guitar chords”, or “Tyler Lyle Things Are Better 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 Things Are Better chords and for experienced players who want accurate Things Are Better lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, Fsus2.

FAQ — Things Are Better by Tyler Lyle

How do I play "Things Are Better" by Tyler Lyle on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Things Are Better" by Tyler Lyle on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Things Are Better" by Tyler Lyle free?

Yes. The chords for "Things Are Better" by Tyler Lyle are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Things Are Better" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Things Are Better" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Things Are Better"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Things Are Better" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Things Are Better" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Things Are Better" by Tyler Lyle with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tyler Lyle below.

What key is "Things Are Better" in?

The chords for "Things Are Better" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, G, B, Fsus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.