CAPO: 2nd FRET
[Intro]
G
G
Have I ever dated you? No, I didn't
G
If you knew me, you didn't
C G C
'Cause I don't recall, ha, ha
G C G C
Yeah ah yeah
[Verse]
G
They say never say never
Yeah whatever
G D C
I'm never saying that again
G
You ain't goin' where I'm goin'
And it showin'
G D C
Just a fling and a place I've been
[Pre-Chorus]
G
Well you ain't in the picture I'm seein'
G
Ain't in the heartbeat I'm beatin'
G
Well there's no strings attached
G
I'm raising my glass
C
To something not hard to forget
[Chorus]
C
Here's to the guy I'll never remember
G
Here's to the flame that burnt me over
F C
Those would be homes I could never get over
G D
How we were over 'fore we even begin
Am
Yeah, we're better as friends
D G
We'll never see a-gain
C
Yeah, uh uh
G
We'll never see a-gain
C G
Unh unh
[Verse]
G
Well there's no bad blood it is what it was
G D C
And less than we thought it would be
G
I was chasin' that high on a neon night
G D C
I wasn't looking for anything
G
Well you asked what I was drinkin'
G C D
A cold heart wasn't in my thinkin'
G
But I ain't hard pressed just raisin' my glass
C
To somethin' not hard to forget
[Chorus]
C
Here's to the guy I'll never remember
G
Here's to the flame that burnt me over
F C
Those would be homes I could never get over
G D
How we were over 'fore we even begin
Am
Yeah, we're better as friends
D Em
We'll never see again
[Post-Chorus]
Em G A
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Em
We'll never see again
Em A
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Pre-Chorus]
Em
Well you ain't in the picture I'm seein'
C
Ain't in my heartbeat that's beatin'
A
And I'm laughing as I sit here thinkin'
D
You probably say the same thing about me
[Chorus]
C
Now here's to the guy I'll never remember
G
Here's to the flame that burnt me over
F C
Those would be homes I could never get over
D G D
How we were over 'fore we even begin
Am
Yeah we're better as friends
Naw we ain't
D Em
You'll never see me again
C
Oh oh oh
A
Yeah, we're better as friends
D
We'll never see
G
We'll never see a-gain
C
Ah la ho
G
Oh oh oh
F C
La ah loo oh oh oh
G C
You'll never see me again, and again, and again, and again, and again
G
You'll never see me a-gain
F C G
Never a-gaaaaaain
[Outro]
G C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
G
You'll never see me a-gain
G C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
G
Naw, never again
G C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
G
Aw, you'll never see me a-gain
G C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
G
You'll never see me a-gain
C
Never a-gain
G C G
Naw naw naw never a-gaaaaaainnnn
C G
uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
Bye
C G
Won't remember this, it didn't hurt me
There's nothing to see here folks
C
What cha all still here for?
G
Y'all can go
C
Here's the stop button heh heh
(scatting)
G C
G C
G C
Y'all still here?
G
I love y'all, heh
C
I think I'm done
Y'all so good
How to play "Better As Friends" by Spencer Brittney on guitar
- **Capo Placement:**
Place the capo on the 2nd fret to match the song's key.
- **Chords Used:**
G, C, D, Am, F, Em, A
- **Chord Shapes with Capo:**
G: 320003
C: x32010
D: xx0232
Am: x02210
F: 133211
Em: 022000
A: x02220
- **Intro:**
- Strum G in a steady rhythm.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern to create a laid-back feel.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Maintain the same down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- G (4 bars), C (2 bars), G (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between G and C.
- Keep the rhythm consistent and relaxed.
- **Pre-Chorus Dynamics:**
- Play G (4 bars), D (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- Gradually increase the intensity leading into the chorus.
- **Chorus Strumming Pattern:**
- Use a slightly more energetic strumming pattern.
- Down-down-up-up-down-up for C, G, F, and D.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the chorus.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- C (2 bars), G (2 bars), F (1 bar), C (1 bar).
- G (1 bar), D (1 bar), Am (2 bars), D (2 bars).
- **Post-Chorus:**
- Follow with Em (2 bars), G (2 bars), A (2 bars), Em (2 bars).
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Verse 2 and Chorus 2:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the emotional consistency of the song.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with G, C, G, C to create a smooth conclusion.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Better As Friends" by Spencer Brittney is a reflective song about
accepting that some relationships are better off as friendships. The
lyrics explore the realization that while there might have been
potential for more, it is better to keep things simple. Spencer Brittney
is known for her heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocal delivery, often
touching on themes of personal growth and emotional understanding.