Capo
3
Difficulty
Beginner
Rate for accuracy
🎸
Key: Ab
Intro:
G
Verse 1:
G
Tough luck, you got a new lover
G
But I got a stain you can't cover
Am9
I'll never wash those sheets again
D7 G
Where you cried all your mascara off, and woke up with a puddle on your chin
G
I wasn't good enough for you
G
But honey, I assure you
Am9
I write a real mean breakup song
D7 G
So while he's holding you tonight, my lover, just know that I'll be moving on
Chorus:
C/G G
But I'd love you, better if you'd let me
D7 G
He might be one hell of a guy, but I see fire in your eyes when you're with me
C/G Em
And I know you, know you said you weren't ready
D7
But honey now that you're with him, from a friend
G
I'd love you better if you let me
Verse 2:
G
G
He might look good on paper
G
But honey, do me a favor
Am9
Just take a minute to think some more
D7 G
Look at me, look at him, if you see me as a friend, I'll turn around walk myself right out the door
Chorus:
C/G G
But I'd love you, better if you'd let me
D7 G
He might be one hell of a guy, but I see fire in your eyes when you're with me
C/G Em
And I know you, know you said you weren't ready
D7
But honey now that you're with him, from a friend
G
I'd love you better if you let me
Instrumental:
G Am9 D7 G
Chorus:
C/G G
But I'd love you, better if you'd let me
D7 G
He might be one hell of a guy, but I see fire in your eyes when you're with me
C/G Em
And I know you, know you said you weren't ready
D7 D7*
But honey now that you're with him, from a friend
G
I'd love you better if you let me
D7
Honey now that you're with him, from a friend
G
I'd love you better if you let me
Outro:
G Am9 D7 G
Song History
Published: October 31, 2025
Last Updated: October 31, 2025