Robbie WIlliams,Better Man-The Corrected One.
Firstly let me say this is a fabulous song and really easy to play. I am not a fantastic guitar player but I'll share the little that I know. I noticed that everyone seems to be stumped at the bridge or that modulated whatever ...those of you who tried playing along know which part I'm talking about anyway. Here is the song with the bridge part. Yes its Bb and not A. Those of you who are trying to substitute it with A will be very very disappointed with the results :) I've played along with the CD a few times so I know its pretty close. But I think the point is to have fun so let the basic chords guide you and feel free to fill in with a few licks of your own :)
Okay I have taken the basic template that the rest of the guys have submitted but corrected and enhanced it as closely as I can. I think they used a 12 string for this song but I can almost get the same effect on my Taylor by playing G5 and C2 anyway here goes..... enjoy PS Feel free to improve this.
Firstly, TUNE DOWN A HALF STEP
Chords I use
[sorry I cant draw it nicely cos its 1:32am and Im bloody tired so those who are guitar players who know what Im trying to do feel free to draw it nicely for the benefit of others 'kay.
G5 3 2 0 0 3 3
C2 X 3 2 0 3 3
Em? x 2 2 0 3 3
Am? x 0 2 0 1 3
Am x 0 2 2 1 0
D x x 0 2 3 2
Dsus4 x x 0 2 3 3
D\F# 2 x x x 3 0
Gm 3 5 5 3 3 3
Bb x x 3 3 3 1
x Dont play
? Some number but Im too tired to think
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
"Better Man"
[for intro I prefer to play the bass note as well but like I said since its guitar and piano together in the real thing so its pretty much up to you. Here is my variation:]
intro
e------3-----3-----3---3-----3-----3----3-----3--3---3
b------3---3----3------3---3-----3-------3---3----3--3
g----0---0---0------0----0-----0------0----0----0----0
d-----------------------------------------------------
a------------------3---------------------------------3
E--3---------------------------------3----------------
Send someone to love me
?
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
?
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
?
As my soul heals the shame
?
I will grow through this pain
?
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
[Semi-intro..whatever..sleepy you see ;) ]
Go easy on my conscience
?
'Cause it's not my fault
I know I've been taught
To take the blame
Rest assured my angels
?
Will catch my tears
Walk me out of here
I'm in pain
?
As my soul heals the shame
?
I will grow through this pain
?
Lord I'm doing all I can
To be a better man
Once you've found that lover You're homeward bound
Love is all around
Love is all around
I know some have fallen On stony ground
But Love is all around
Send someone to love me
?
I need to rest in arms
Keep me safe from harm
In pouring rain
Give me endless summer
?
Lord I fear the cold
Feel I'm getting old
Before my time
?
As my soul heals the shame
?
I will grow through this pain
?
Lord I'm doin' all I can
To be a better man...
end
[please refer to me intro variation if you want]
e---3----3----3--3----3---3--3-----3---------------------
b----0-----0---0--0----0---0---0-------------------------
g------0------------0---0--------0----------------------- G
d--------------------------------------------------------
a--------------------------------------------------------
E--------------------------------------------------------
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