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Maroon 5 - Better That We Break Chords

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ChordsC, F, Fm, Bb, Am, D, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

CIneverknewperfectiontil,ICheardyouspeak,andnowitkillsme
FJusttohearyousaythesimpleFmthings,nowCwakingupishardtodo
AndCsleepingisimpossibletoo,FeverythingisremindingmeofBbyou
BbWhatcanIdo?
CIt’snotright,CnotOK,AmsaytheAmwordsthatyouDsay
Maybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?CI’mnotCfine,I’minpain
AmIt’sharderAmeveryday,Dmaybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?
It’sbetterthatwebreak…
ACfooltoletyouslipaway,ICchaseyoujusttohearyousay
You’reFscaredandthatyouthinkthatI’mFminsane
TheCcitylooksonicefromhere,CpityIcan’tseeitclearly
FWhileyou’restandingthere,itBbdisappears.Itdisappears
CIt’snotright,CnotOK,AmsaytheAmwordsthatyouDsay
Maybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?CI’mnotCfine,I’minpain
AmIt’sharderAmeveryday,Dmaybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?
It’sbetterthatwebreak…
FSawyousittingallGalone
You’reFfragileandyou’reGcold,butthat’sallright
FLifethesedaysisgettingrough
They’veGknockedyoudownandbeatyouup
Butit’sAmjustarollercoasterGanyway,yeah
CIt’snotright,CnotOK,AmsaytheAmwordsthatyouDsay
Maybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?CI’mnotCfine,I’minpain
AmIt’sharderAmeveryday,Dmaybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?
CIt’snotright,CnotOK,AmsaytheAmwordsthatyouDsay
Maybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?CI’mnotCfine,I’minpain
AmIt’sharderAmeveryday,Dmaybewe’reFbetteroffthisway?
It’sbetterthatwebreak,baby…
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ArtistMaroon 5
AlbumIt Won't Be Soon Before Long
GenresPop
Year2007
KeyC
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Better That We Break on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Maroon 5 - Better That We Break on guitar requires 7 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Better That We Break uses these transitions most often: Am → D (8), C → Am (8), and D → F (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.

1. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

C to F

2. F → Fm chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Fm chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-1-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar Fm chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Fm:

  1. While playing F, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Keep pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

F to Fm

3. Fm → C chord transition

Guitar Fm chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-1-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar Fm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from Fm to C:

  1. While playing Fm, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place middle finger on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

Fm to C

4. F → Bb chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Bb:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

F to Bb

5. Bb → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Bb to C:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

6. C → Am chord transition

To move from C to Am:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

7. Am → D chord transition

Switching from Am to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

8. D → F chord transition

To move from D to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

9. F → G chord transition

To move from F to G:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

10. G → Am chord transition

Switching from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse.

11. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus.

Better That We Break chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Better That We Break.

  • Better That We Break includes 50 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Better That We Break contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Better That We Break connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → Am: 10%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    • Am → D: 7%
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