Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Better Times” by Tommy Makem.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Love is Lord of All (1971)
A solo record released on GWP Records during a productive early stretch of Makem's solo output. It sits within his broader work of performing and recording Irish folk and traditional material.
All of Love is Lord of AllTommy Makem
Tommy Makem was a folk musician, poet, and storyteller from Keady, County Armagh, in Northern Ireland. He spent much of his career performing Irish traditional and folk music, both as a solo artist and as a long-running member of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. He wrote several songs that became staples of the Irish folk repertoire, including Four Green Fields and Winds of the Morning.
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Good to know
What key is "Better Times" in?
"Better Times" by Tommy Makem is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Better Times"?
"Better Times" plays at around 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Better Times"?
The core progression is G, C7, Bm, Em, C, and Am, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Better Times"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, light percussion, harmonica, and male lead vocal.
Can I get "Better Times" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Better Times" by Tommy Makem, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Better Times" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Better Times" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 103 BPM in G major with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Better Times" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Better Times" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Better Times" on?
"Better Times" appears on Love is Lord of All (1971).
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