Better Man chords

by Robbie Williams

Original Published Key: F# Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 84 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate

Guitar Chords in E Major: E, Esus4, Em, F#m7, F#m9, G, A5, A5/E, B, Bsus4, Cmaj7, C#m, D6

Capo: 2nd fret (to play along with the video in F# Major)

Chord Chart Legend
E Major Esus4 A5/E A C#m barre chord F#m7 barre chord F#m9 F#m9 barre chord B Major barre chord Bsus4 barre chord G Major D6 Em Cmaj7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
E Major-LH Esus4-LH A5/E-LH A5-LH C#m barre chord-LH F#m7 barre chord-LH F#m9-LH F#m9 barre chord-LH B Major barre chord-LH Bsus4 barre chord-LH G Major-LH D6-LH Em-LH Cmaj7-LH

Better Man

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
                E      Esus4      E      A5/E
Intro: 4/4  ‖       |         |       |        ‖
    
                    E                    C#m
1. Send some-one to love me    I need to rest in arms
           F#m7                          B
   Keep me safe from harm    In pour-ing rain
                    E                 C#m
   Give me end-less sum-mer    Lord I fear the cold
            F#m7                       B
   Feel I'm get-ting old    Be-fore my time

              F#m9           B               E    B            C#m
Chorus: As my soul heals the shame    I will grow through this pain
                 F#m7         B  Bsus4  B                         E     A5/E 
        Lord I'm do-in' all I can          To be a bet-ter man |     |        |

                  E                         C#m
2. Go ea-sy on my con-cience    'Cause it's not my fault
          F#m7                            B
   I know I've been taught    To take the blame
                    E               C#m
   Rest as-sured my an-gels    Will catch my tears
           F#m7                  B      
   Walk me out of here    I'm in pain

              F#m9           B               E    B            C#m
Chorus: As my soul heals the shame    I will grow through this pain
                 F#m7         B  Bsus4  B                        E     E
        Lord I'm do-in' all I can         To be a bet-ter man |     |      | (key change)

        G                                       Cmaj7
Bridge: Once you've found that lo-ver    You're home-ward bound
                D6                     Em
        Love is all a-round    Love is all a-round
        G                              Cmaj7
        I know some have fal-len    On sto-ny  ground    (key change)
                    F#m7         C#m      B     
        But love is all a-round (Oo...    Oo...)    

                    E                    C#m
3. Send some-one to love me    I need to rest in arms
           F#m7                          B
   Keep me safe from harm    In pour-ing rain
                    E                 C#m
   Give me end-less sum-mer    Lord I fear the cold
            F#m7                       B
   Feel I'm get-ting old    Be-fore my time


              F#m9           B               E    B            C#m
Chorus: As my soul heals the shame    I will grow through this pain
                 F#m7         B  Bsus4  B                   
        Lord I'm do-in' all I can          To be a bet-ter man

            E       Esus4        E        A5        E
Outro: ‖        |           |         |         |   𝄑  ‖

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: F# Major - 6 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#)
  • Piano Chord Set: F#, F#sus4, F#m, G#m7, G#m9, A, B5, B5/F#, C#, C#sus4, D#m, Dmaj7, E6
  • Time Signature: 4/4 - Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderately slow
  • Metronome: q = 84 (q represents a quarter-note)
  • Voice Range: C#4 - A#5
  • Intermediate Guitarist: A fair knowledge of open chords, barre chords, slash chords and extended chords is required. 🎶🎸
  • The song has been charted in the key of E Major which is an easier key for guitarists. You will need a capo on the 2nd fret if plaing with the music video.
  • Try playing both versions of F#m9. The first version is similar in shape to a B7 chord - up one string for each of the notes on the 2nd fret.
  • The other F#m9 is a standard m9 barre chord shape - root note on the 6th string. They both work well depending on the sound you are after.
  • 5 chords, or power chords are made up of the root (1st note) and the perfect 5th of a scale. They leave out the 3rd, giving them a strong, open sound.
  • The A5 chord consists of the notes A and E (RH/LH charts).
    A5 A5-LH

  • The A5/E means an A5 chord with a leading E bass note (RH/LH charts).
    A5/E A5/E-LH

  • You don't have to play an A5 or A5/E - an A chord still sounds fine. The same applies to D6 which can be played as a D chord.

Song Details:

Album Cover
Robbie Williams
  • Songwriters: Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers
  • Lyrics Begin: Send someone to love me, I need to rest in arms.
  • Genre: Pop
  • Featured Artist: Robbie Williams
  • Album: Sing When You're Winning (pictured)
    Recorded: 1999–2000
    Released: 28 August 2000
  • Single:
    Released: 22 October 2001
    B-side: My Way (live), Rolling Stone, Toxic
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