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How to Play "Better Days" by Pete Murray on acoustic guitar

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James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "Better Days" by Pete Murray. If you want to learn how to play "Better Days" by Pete Murray on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Capo 2nd (original capo 1st)

Verse Chord Progression:

F; C; Em; Am;

F; C; Em; Em; (repeat)

Verse Strumming:

D D UDUDU and DDDDDDDD (last Em only)

Chorus Chord Progression:

C Em; Am F; (5 times)

F; (lead in to verse using verse strum)

Chorus strumming:

DU (D) *U U(D); U U(D) *U UD(U);

() no chord and * chord change

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.

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