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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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Attention, battalion

To rank right, face
Interlude 1

Forward, march
Em
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Am
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C
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Bm
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D
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Bm
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F#m
F#m
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F
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C
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Bsus4
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B
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Verse 2
C
C

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As fearless leader of the
Em
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Ravenskill Militia
Am
Am

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The blood of warriors flows
A
A

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D
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throughout my veins
Em
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My brother's gift remains
C
C

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B
B
2

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my secret ammunition

It is our hope, our pride,
D
D

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a catalyst for change
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G
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Still the fires of revolu
D
D

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tion burn within my eyes
Am
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C
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On this perilous road to freedom,
D
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he's our one and only guide
Em
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For
Verse 3

many years, I've seen
C
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Our people starve and suffer
Am
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How many more will die before
D
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we stand and fight?
Verse 4
C
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They ask me Arhys, could things
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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be any tougher?

The answer's no surprise,
D
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yes, you bet your life
Am
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G
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Now the fires of revolution
D
D

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won't burn forever more
Am
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C
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I see liberty in our future,
D
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and it's one we're fighting for
Verse 5
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Bm
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We all long for a better life
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Like a dream that can't be denied
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D
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This is the moment, now is the time
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B
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2

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Freedom if we live or if we die
Interlude 2
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Dm
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2

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Verse 6
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D
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I shall give him a better life
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C
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D
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I swore this vow to my dying wife
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Am
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Sure, she would not survive
D
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Em
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Peacefully she slipped away
A
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The meaning in my life
Dm
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Was born that day
G
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And so I found the strength
C
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Bb
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to carry on with this crusade
E
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It is my fate
Verse 7
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Evangeline,
F
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F
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you lived a life of misery and pain
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G
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Evangeline, I'll never let
F
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your memory die in vain
C
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Gm
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3

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Bb
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Am
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Evangeline, my heavy heart still bleeds
Fm
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C
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Em
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I dedicate my life to set you free
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A
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And I will carry on to plant the seeds
Bb
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D
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I promise in the name of our new son
Bb
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This battle won't be over until it's won

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Chords

  • Em

  • Am

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • F#m

    2

  • F

  • Bsus4

    2

  • B

    2

  • A

  • G

  • Dm

  • Bb

  • E

  • Gm

    3

  • Fm

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A Better Life?

The original key of A Better Life by Dream Theater is E minor.

What are the main chords for A Better Life?

The primary chords used in A Better Life are Em, Am, C, Bm, D, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play A Better Life?

No capo is required for this song.

Is A Better Life beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, Am, C, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Better Life?

The tempo of A Better Life is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for A Better Life?

You can easily change the key of A Better Life using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for A Better Life. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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