A song of encouragement for a great Nation and people during very difficult times
The events of 2020 have been distressing. This song expresses our concern.
Were Better Than This
7/9/20
Intro: Am G F G Am G F G C
Verse 1:
CF
I stood up to be counted;To keep our land safe and free
DmCG7
Now the tensions have mountedand theyre taking their aim at me
Verse 2:
CF
This isnt what I fought forThis isnt who we are
DmC G7
Together we are much more Than when were torn apart
Chorus x2
AmG
Were better than this.Were taking a risk
F G
1.Were on the edge of a precipice
2. Give up your hate and prejudice
AmG
We wont be dismissed.causeWere better than this.
E7G Am
Lets find a way to coexist
Bridge:
Dm C G
Dont you know that history cant be recast
Dm CE7
The only way ahead is learning from the past
Reintro: Am G F G Am G F G C
Verse 3:
CF
I never thought it would be this wayThe trampled rights for which we stand
Dm CG7
These nightmare scenes cross the USAonly fracture our land
Verse 4:
CF
Build a bridge and not a wallDont let our differences divide us
Dm CG7 C
Make it great for one an allLet our common dreams unite us.
Chorus x2
AmG
Were better than this.Were taking a risk
F G
1.Were falling in to a great abyss
2. Give up your hate and prejudice
AmG
We wont be dismissed.causeWere better than this.
E7G Am
Lets find a way to coexist
Outro: Am G F G Am G F G A