Better Must Come

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To play the Easy Chords for Better Must Come, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[A]Yeah, yeah, yeah
[D]I've been trying a [A]long, long time still [D]I didn't make it
[D]Everything I try to [A]do seem to go wrong
[D]It seems I have done something wrong
[A]But they're trying [D]to keep me down
[A]Who God bless, no one curse
[D]Thank God I'm [A]not the worst
[D]Better must [A]come one day
[A]Better must come, [D]they can't conquer me
[A]Better must come, yeah
[D]I've been trying a long, long time
[A]But I can't make it
[D]No one to give [A]me a helping hand
[D]They only tryin' to keep me down
[A]Who God bless, no one curse
[D]Thank God I'm [A]not the worst
[A]Oh, my people [D]get a seat
[A]They're trying to [D]take advantage of me
[A]Better must come, [D]better must come, yeah
[D]Better must [A]come one day
[A]Better must come, yeah, [D]yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[A]I've been trying a long, long time still I can't make it
[D]Everything I try to [A]do seem to go wrong
[D]It seems I have done something wrong
[A]But they're trying [D]to keep me down
[A]Who God bless, no one curse
[D]Thank God I'm [A]not the worst
[D]Better must [A]come one day
[A]Better must come, [D]they can't conquer me
[A]Better must come one [D]day, better must come
[A]Oh, better must [D]come one day, [A]better must come
[A]Better must come one [D]day, better must come
[A]Better must, ooh

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Foundation Singers - Revival Classics, Volume 1

Released 2009

Genre

Dancehall Lovers

Songwriter Delroy Wilson

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

Genre Dancehall

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Better Must Come by Delroy Wilson is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Better Must Come by Delroy Wilson: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (A, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Better Must Come (Delroy Wilson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Better Must Come, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Better Must Come?

The original recording key for Better Must Come by Delroy Wilson is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Foundation Singers - Revival Classics, Volume 1

Released 2009

Genre

Dancehall Lovers

Songwriter Delroy Wilson

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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