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5.0 (1)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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B7
B7

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E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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What do you say when it's over?
A
A

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E
E

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Don't know if I should say anything at all
E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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One day we're rollin' in the clover
A
A

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E
E

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Next thing, you know, we take the fall
Verse 2
E
E

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Still, I think about the years
F#m
F#m
2

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since I first met you
A
A

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And the way it might have been
E
E

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without you here
E
E

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I don't know if words from me
F#m
F#m
2

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can still upset you
A
A

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But I've just gotta make
B
B
2

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E
E

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this memory stand clear
Chorus 1
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
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F#m
F#m
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E
E

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B
B
2

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I know I'm leavin' here a better man
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
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F#m
F#m
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E
E

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B
B
2

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For knowin' you this way
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
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F#m
F#m
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Things I couldn't do before,
E
E

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B
B
2

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now I think I can
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
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B
B
2

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E
E

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And I'm leavin' here a better man
Interlude 1
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E/G#
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F#m
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E
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B
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2

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A
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E/G#
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B7
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E
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Verse 3
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F#m
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Guess, I always knew I couldn't hold you
A
A

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E
E

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But I'd never be the one to set you free
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E

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Just like some old nursery rhyme
F#m
F#m
2

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your mama told you
A
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B
B
2

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E
E

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You still believe in some old, 'Meant to be'
Chorus 2
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F#m
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E
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B
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Still, I'm leavin' here a better man
A
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F#m
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E
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B
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2

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For knowin' you this way
A
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E/G#
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F#m
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Things I couldn't do before,
E
E

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B
B
2

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now I think I can
A
A

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E/G#
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B
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And I'm leavin' here a better man
Chorus 3
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F#m
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E
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B
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Yes, I'm leavin' here a better man
A
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E/G#
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F#m
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E
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B
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For knowin' you this way
A
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E/G#
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F#m
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Things I couldn't do before,
E
E

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B
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now I know I can
A
A

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E/G#
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B
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And I'm leavin' here a better man
Outro 1
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F#m
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E
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B
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(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
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Yes, I'm leavin' here a better man

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • E/G#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • E

  • B

    2

  • B7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Better Man by Clint Black is E major.

The primary chords used in A Better Man are A, G#m, F#m, E, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, G#m, F#m, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of A Better Man is approximately 81 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of A Better Man 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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