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better times a comin chords by
Jim And Jesse
Jim And Jesse
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Key: F major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Well the cows went dry, the
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hens don't lay, there's no place I can borrow,
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I gave the landlord all the news and the
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rent comes due tomorrow,

Lots of money in the bank,
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they say that's where to keep it,
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Not only won't they loan me some
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they wouldn't let me see it.
Verse 2
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So pick away on the old ban- jo,
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Keep that guitar strumming,
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Put more water in the soup,
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There's better times a- coming.
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Verse 3
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Well Mary Lou could pull a plow
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if only I would let her,
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Twice as strong as any ox and
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she don't smell much better,

Didn't kiss that Mary Lou but once
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and then I had to leave her,
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Make's my collar get so tight,
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I start to burn with fever.
Verse 4
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So pick away on the old ban- jo,

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Put more water in the soup,
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There's better times a-
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coming.
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Verse 5
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My rooster used to chase a hen,
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he just kept getting thinner,
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He nearly ran himself to death so
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I brought him in for dinner,

Cotton crops are mighty poor
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the weeds are really growin',
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I need a woman pretty bad to
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help me with the hoein'.
Verse 6
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So pick away on the old ban- jo,
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Keep that guitar strumming,
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Put more water in the soup,
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There's better times a-
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coming.
Interlude 1
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Verse 7
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A man came by the other day
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a- huntin' manual labor,
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Said I hadn't seen the guy why
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don't he ask my neighbour,

So come on boys get your gals and
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kick your heels up higher,
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Don't let no one steal your gal
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just hold her a little tighter.
Verse 8
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So pick away on the old ban- jo,
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Keep that guitar strumming,
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Put more water in the soup,
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There's better times a- coming.

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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of better times a comin by Jim and Jesse is F major.

The primary chords used in better times a comin are F, C, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, C, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of better times a comin is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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

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

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Jim and Jesse.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add better times a comin to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for better times a comin by Jim and Jesse on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.