Zach Bryan - Better Days Chords

[Intro]
 
Esus2 G#m A Esus2
 
 
[Verse 1]
 
Esus2                          G#m
Don't get angry, listen to the sounds
     A                                   Esus2
Them good times will find, their way back around
Esus2                                   G#m
I've got the answers, go on and touch my skin
    A                            Esus2
Them better days always come back again
 
 
Esus2 G#m A Esus2
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
Esus2                                  G#m
This life's a boat boy, it all comes in waves
       A                            Esus2
On the radio her laughter and sweet mistakes
           Esus2                     G#m
And I wasn't loved well as a younger child
                   A                              Esus2
So I'll pray these better, unstable days, they stay awhile
 
 
[Chorus 1]
 
  C#m        B        A         E
So don't get hateful, Lord, hot damn
         C#m                      B                       A                   E
There's a fire burning in the back-forty I'm still finding out who the hell I am
 C#m    B       A         E
I'm so tired of wasting it away
      C#m              B               A               E
Gonna find the time to realize, I'm in deep on better days
 
 
[Turnaround]
 
D  A  E
D  A  E
 
 
[Verse 3]
           Esus2                          G#m
She always told me there’d be times like this
       A                                       Esus2
With a blue guitar, a city bar and a streetlight kiss
               Esus2              G#m
But I've never known quite what I deserve
     A                             Esus2
You try so hard and wind up gettin’ burned
 
[Chorus 2]
 
  C#m        B        A         E
So don't get hateful, Lord, hot damn
         C#m                      B                       A                   E
There's a fire burning in the back-forty I'm still finding out who the hell I am
 C#m    B       A         E
I'm so tired of wasting it away
      C#m              B               A               E
Gonna find the time to realize, I'm in deep on better days
 
 
[Turnaround]
 
D  A  E
D  A  E
D  A  E
D  A  E
 
 
[Chorus 3]
 
  C#m        B        A         E
So don't get hateful, Lord, hot damn
         C#m                      B                 A                E
There's a fire burning in the back-forty I'm tryna change the man I am
 C#m    B       A         E
I'm so tired of wasting it away
      C#m              B               A               E
Gonna find the time to realize, I'm in deep on better days
      C#m              B               A               E
Gonna find the time to realize, I'm in deep on better days





How to play "Better Days" by Zach Bryan on guitar

[Intro]:
- Chords: Esus2, G#m, A, Esus2
- Use a steady downstroke pattern with smooth transitions.

[Verse 1].
- Chords: Esus2, G#m, A, Esus2.
- Strumming: Use delicate downstrokes for each chord to enhance the introspective mood.
- Practice transitioning smoothly from Esus2 to G#m, then to A, and back to Esus2.

[Chorus 1].
- Chords: C#m, B, A, and E
- Strumming Pattern: Alternate down and up strums for a rhythmic feel.
- Emphasize the song's downbeats to match its emotional peak.

[Turnaround] - Chords: D,A,E
- Strumming: Use a steady strumming pattern and smooth transitions between chords.

[Verse 3].
- Chords: Esus2, G#m, A, Esus2.
- Strumming: Return to a gentler strum similar to verse one.
- Gradually increase intensity as you reach the chorus.

[Chorus 2&3]
- Chords: C#m, B, A, and E
- Strumming: Maintain the song's intensity by alternating between down and up strums.
- Increase volume and intensity at the end of the song.

[Outro]
- Chords: C#m, B, A, and E
- When strumming, gradually lower the intensity and end with delicate, gentle strums.

[General Suggestions:]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is correctly tuned before beginning.
- Practice smooth chord changes.
- Rhythm: Maintain an even rhythm throughout the song.

[Common Mistakes:]
- Take your time when changing chords. Take your time with each shift.
- To maintain a consistent speed when strumming erratically, use a metronome.
- To remedy the absence of dynamics, take into account the song's emotional flow.

[Song Facts:]
Zach Bryan's "Better Days" is a thoughtful song about overcoming trials and finding
optimism. The lyrics depict life's ups and downs, emphasizing resilience and
self-discovery. Zach Bryan's emotional speech and acoustic guitar chords make
for a moving and realistic musical experience.

[Artist's Biography:
Zach Bryan is an American singer-songwriter who takes a raw and honest approach
to country and folk music. His songs frequently focus on love, loss, and personal
hardships. Bryan's emotional lyrics and acoustic style have garnered him a loyal
fan base and critical recognition in the music industry.