BETTER DAYS AHEAD - JAMES SAYER

Written by: James Sayer/Betsy Walter

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VERSE 1

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When I was young my momma said

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Hold on to hope ‘Cause there’s Better Days Ahead

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Sure as the sun some rain gon come

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But my momma said Better days ahead

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CHORUS

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Sing it with grace Better days ahead

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Keep a smile on your face Better days ahead

F#           Ddim7 D#m7 B                  F#

Take someone’s hand Better days ahead

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Every woman, every man Better Days Ahead

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VERSE 2

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I’ve come to believe we can all find a light

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Just look past the clouds and come in from the night

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It’s not hard to see just keep a little faith in you and me

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My momma said Better days ahead

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CHORUS

F#       C#/F  D#m7  B                  F#

Sing it with grace Better days ahead

F#                   C#/F     D#m7 B                  F#

Keep a smile on your face Better days ahead

F#           Ddim7 D#m7 B                  F#

Take someone’s hand Better days ahead

F#       C#/F      D#m7  B                  F#  

Every woman, every man Better Days Ahead

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BRIDGE

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When you’re feeling down

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You know you’re not the only one

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Take a little time Cos a change is gonna come

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‘Cause I’m here to love you I’m here to lift you

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I’m here to give you LOVE

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CHORUS

F#       C#/F  D#m7  B                  F#

Sing it with grace Better days ahead

F#                   C#/F     D#m7 B                  F#

Keep a smile on your face Better days ahead

F#           Ddim7 D#m7 B                  F#

Take someone’s hand Better days ahead

F#       C#/F      D#m7  B                  F#  

Every woman, every man Better Days Ahead

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OUTRO

B          F#

Better Days

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Better Days Ahead

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Better Days Ahead