Robbie WIlliams,Better Man-The Corrected One.
Tabbed by Stefan,stefan_ong@yahoo.coml.
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.
Stefan Ong (stefan_ong@yahoo.com)
Firstly, TUNE DOWN A HALF STEP
Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
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
G5 C2
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----------------
G5
Send someone to love me
Em?
I need to rest in arms
C2
Keep me safe from harm
Dsus4 D
In pouring rain
G5
Give me endless summer
Em?
Lord I fear the cold
C2
Feel I'm getting old
Dsus4 D
Before my time
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/r/robbie_williams/better_man_crd.html ]
Am? D Dsus4
As my soul heals the shame
G5 D/F# Em?
I will grow through this pain
Am? D Dsus4 D
Lord I'm doing all I can
G5
To be a better man
[Semi-intro..whatever..sleepy you see ;) ]
G5
Go easy on my conscience
Em?
'Cause it's not my fault
C2
I know I've been taught
Dsus4 D
To take the blame
G5
Rest assured my angels
Em?
Will catch my tears
C2
Walk me out of here
Dsus4 D
I'm in pain
Am? D Dsus4
As my soul heals the shame
G5 D/F# Em?
I will grow through this pain
Am? D Dsus4 D
Lord I'm doing all I can
G5
To be a better man
Bb Gm
Once you've found that lover You're homeward bound
Dm
Love is all around
Gm
Love is all around
Bb Gm
I know some have fallen On stony ground
Am D
But Love is all around
G5
Send someone to love me
Em?
I need to rest in arms
C2
Keep me safe from harm
Dsus4 D
In pouring rain
G5
Give me endless summer
Em?
Lord I fear the cold
C2
Feel I'm getting old
Dsus4 D
Before my time
Am? D Dsus4
As my soul heals the shame
G5 D/F# Em?
I will grow through this pain
Am? D Dsus4 D
Lord I'm doin' all I can
G5
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--------------------------------------------------------
Okay Im off to sleep. Email me if you want...no probs. Take care all...yawn...
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