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Better Things

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Step 1 / 13Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

[Intro]
D  D7/F#G  A
            x4
[Main Riff]
e|-2~-2-3-5-3-2h3-2~--0-------------|
B|-3~---------------------3-2-0-2~--|
G|-2~-------------------------------|
D|-0~-------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
       D               F#m
Here's wishing you the bluest sky, 
    G                A7             D
And hoping something better comes tomorrow.
               F#m
Hoping all the verses rhyme, 
        G            A
And the very best of choruses, too.
Bm             Bm/A#
Follow all the doubt and sadness. 
D/A                E                 A     G
I know that better things are on the way
[Verse 2]
       D              F#m
Here's hoping all the days ahead,
G                  A7            D
Won't be as bitter as the ones behind you.
          F#m
Be an optimist instead,
    G                      A
And somehow happiness will find you.
Bm                   Bm/A#
Forget what happened yesterday, 
D/A                E                 A
I know that better things are on the way.
[Chorus 1]
G
It's really good to see you 
D               G      A
Rocking out and having fun. 
D               G    A
Living like you just begun.
D                    G       A
Accept your life and what it brings, 
  G             A                  D     F#
I hope tomorrow you'll find better things
  G             A                  D     F#   G  A
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
[Verse 3]
       D               F#m
Here's wishing you the bluest sky, 
    G                A7             D
And hoping something better comes tomorrow.
               F#m
Hoping all the verses rhyme, 
        G            A
And the very best of choruses, too.
Bm             Bm/A#
Follow all the doubt and sadness. 
D/A                E                 A
I know that better things are on the way
[Chorus 2]
G
I know you got a lotta 
D                     G   A
Good things happenin' up ahead. 
D                      G        A
The past is gone, it's all been said.
D                     G      A
So here's to what the future brings, 
  G             A                  D      F#
I know tomorrow you'll find better things.
[Outro]
  G             A                  D      F#
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
  G             A                  D      F#
I hope tomorrow you'll find better things
  G             A                  D      F#
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
  G             A                  D      F#
I hope tomorrow you'll find better things

Better Things chords and lyrics

Free chords for Better Things by The Kinks. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
D   D7/F#   G   A   x4
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 2]
[Outro]

Better Things Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play Better Things by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Better Things chords”, “Better Things guitar chords”, or “The Kinks Better Things 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 Better Things chords and for experienced players who want accurate Better Things lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D7/F#, G, A, B, E.

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What key is "Better Things" in?

The chords for "Better Things" show the original chord names (including D, D7/F#, G, A, B, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.