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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Better Is One Day Chords – Harmonica
A modern worship song by Matt Redman about the surpassing worth of God’s presence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording, but these chords are written for open position without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
D
G – C – D
G – C
D
G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
D
G – C – D
G – C
D
G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Bridge
C – G (×5)
D – G
Chorus
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Chorus (Outro)
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G (×2)
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and C, as this is the most common transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Better Is One Day"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Better Is One Day" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Better Is One Day" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Better Is One Day"?
It was written by Matt Redman, and released in 1995.