Now playing

Ive Been Better

Chords

4.97 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]      
E
[Verse]
EDarlin' after you left I got that pBromotion
They transferred me out to La Joya right on the oEcean
And now I'm makin' more money than I can spend
I've got a hAouse on the beach and a bunch of new friends
Oh, F#you oughta hear what they say
Tellin' Bme that I've got it made...
[Chorus]
But, I've been Abetter
Yeah, I miss those times when we were still togEether
Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has eBver been this clear
And I realize sittin' here as I write this lAetter
OhB, I've been Ebetter.
[Verse]
EI've been seein' a girl that I met out in Spring BValley
She's havin' the time of her life, least that's what she tEells me
She says it's love and to tell you the truth
AI've tried my best to feel that way too
Oh, but F#I always realize when BI look into her eyes...
[Chorus]
That I've bAeen better
Yeah, I miss those times when we were still togEether
Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has eBver been this clear
And I realize sittin' here as I write this lAetter
OhB, I've been bEetter.
[Solo]
E-B-E-A-F#-E-B-E  
[Chorus]
Oh, I've beAen better
I miss those times when we were still toEgether
Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has eBver been this clear
And I realize sittin' here as I write this lAetter
OhB, I've been bAetter.
BOh, I've been bEetter. 

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

Ive Been Better

by Brad Paisley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

[Verse]

E B

Darlin' after you left I got that promotion

They transferred me out to La Joya right on the ocean

And now I'm makin' more money than I can spend

I've got a house on the beach and a bunch of new friends

Oh, you oughta hear what they say

Tellin' me that I've got it made...

[Chorus]

But, I've been better

Yeah, I miss those times when we were still together

Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has ever been this clear

And I realize sittin' here as I write this letter

B E

Oh, I've been better.

[Verse]

E B

I've been seein' a girl that I met out in Spring Valley

She's havin' the time of her life, least that's what she tells me

She says it's love and to tell you the truth

I've tried my best to feel that way too

F# B

Oh, but I always realize when I look into her eyes...

[Chorus]

That I've been better

Yeah, I miss those times when we were still together

Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has ever been this clear

And I realize sittin' here as I write this letter

B E

Oh, I've been better.

[Solo]

E B E A F# E B E

-------

[Chorus]

Oh, I've been better

I miss those times when we were still together

Right now lookin' back I don't think the past has ever been this clear

And I realize sittin' here as I write this letter

B A

Oh, I've been better.

B E

Oh, I've been better.

About Ive Been Better Chords by Brad Paisley

Learn how to play Ive Been Better by Brad Paisley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ive Been Better chords”, “Ive Been Better guitar chords”, or “Brad Paisley Ive Been 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 Ive Been Better chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ive Been Better lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A, F#.

FAQ — Ive Been Better by Brad Paisley

How do I play "Ive Been Better" by Brad Paisley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ive Been Better" by Brad Paisley 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 "Ive Been Better" by Brad Paisley free?

Yes. The chords for "Ive Been Better" by Brad Paisley are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ive Been Better" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ive Been Better"?

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

Is "Ive Been Better" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ive Been Better" by Brad Paisley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Brad Paisley below.

What key is "Ive Been Better" in?

The chords for "Ive Been Better" show the original chord names (including E, B, A, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.