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Better Days Chords

Learn to play “Better Days” by Breaking Benjamin on guitar — played in the key of Dm, using Dm, Bb and F. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DmBbF

Chords for Better Days

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
B
3
90
DmOh, I know that they'll be
BbbetterFdays
DmOh, that sunshine bout' to
Bbcome myFway
 May we Dmnever ever shed another
Bbtear for tFoday
 Cause'Dmoh I know that they'll
Bbbe betterFdays
 WakingDmup in California
 ButBbthese clouds they won'tFgo away
 EveryDmday is like another storm, yeah
 I'm justBbtryin' not to goFinsane
 Yeah, in theDmcity shinin' so bright
 So many darkBbnights so many darkFdays
 But every timeDmI feel the paranoia
 IBbclose my eyes and IFpray
DmOh, I know that they'll be
BbbetterFdays
DmOh, that sunshine bout' to
Bbcome myFway
 May weDmnever ever shed another
Bbtear for tFoday
 CozDmoh I know that they'll be better days
 Been wakin'Dmup to a new year
 Got theBbpast a million milesFaway
 I?m wakingDmup with a new fear
 But IBbknow it?ll washFaway
 Whatever youDmdo don?t worry bout me
 I?m thinking boutBbyou, don?t worry boutFus
 Coz in theDmmorning everything can change yeah
 AndBbtime will tell you itFdoes
DmOh, I know that they'll be
BbbetterFdays
DmOh, that sunshine bout' to
Bbcome myFway
 May weDmnever ever shed another
Bbtear for tFoday
 CozDmoh I know that they'll be better days
 BetterDmdaysBb(BetterFdays)
 BetterDmdaysBb(BetterFdays)
 May weDmnever ever shed another
Bbtear forFtoday
 CozDmoh I know that they'll be
BbbetterFdays
 May weDmnever ever shed another
Bbtear forFtoday
 CozDmoh I know that they'll be better days
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About Better Days

“Better Days” by Breaking Benjamin is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — Dm, Bb and F — with the progression centred on Dm, Bb and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Better Days — FAQ

What key is “Better Days” in?

“Better Days” by Breaking Benjamin is in the key of Dm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Better Days”?

“Better Days” uses 3 chords: Dm, Bb and F.

Is “Better Days” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Better Days” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Better Days”?

“Better Days” is performed by Breaking Benjamin.