Better Than I Used To Be

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To play the Easy Chords for Better Than I Used To Be, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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Key Of F

[D][A]

[D]I know how to hold a grudge
[A]I can send a bridge up in smoke
[Bm]And I can't count the [Bm/A]people I've let down,[G] the hearts I've broke
[D]You ain't gotta dig too deep
[A]If you wanna find some dirt on me
[Bm]I'm learning who [Bm/A]you've been ain't [G]who you've got to be
[Em]It's gonna be an uphill climb
[G]Aww honey I won't lie

Chorus
[D]I ain't no angel
[G]I still got a [A]still few more [D]dances with the devil
[G]I'm cleanin [A] up my act
[Bm]Little by little,[Bm/A] I'm getting [G]there, I can finally [G/F#] stand the man in [Em] the mirror I see
[Em/F#]I ain't as good [G]as I'm gonna get
[A]But I'm [D]better than I[A] used to be

I've pinned a lot of demons to the ground
I've got a few old habits left
There's one or two I might need you to help me get
Standin in the rain so long
Has left me with a little rust
But put some faith in me and someday you'll see
There's a diamond under all this dust

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Art Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Better Than I Used To Be by Tim Mcgraw is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G/F# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Better Than I Used To Be by Tim Mcgraw: sounding in G (Capo Fret 3, shape E) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Capo on Fret 3 (played in E shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – II – iii – I – vi – I – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D A Bm Bm/A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G Em G/F# Em/F#

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into E, maintaining G sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – II – iii – I – vi – I – vi • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Better Than I Used To Be (Tim Mcgraw)?

To play the Easy Chords for Better Than I Used To Be, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Better Than I Used To Be?

The original recording key for Better Than I Used To Be by Tim Mcgraw is G. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

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piano Chord Family G

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Better Than I Used To Be (Tim Mcgraw)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Better Than I Used To Be?

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