Better Man for You

[Intro – gentle acoustic guitar strum, soft fiddle hum] Sunlight spills on the kitchen floor I’m sitting here, knocking on your door [Verse 1 – steady acoustic rhythm, subtle bass line] I replayed the fight in my head last night The words I spat cut sharper than a knife I shut you out, built a quiet wall Left you standing there, small and raw [Pre-Chorus – rising fiddle melody, soft snare tap] I know I let my temper take the wheel Left your heart with a way to heal I’ve been staring at my own two hands Wishing I could rewind, take back all the plans [Chorus – full country band, warm harmonies, emotional swell] I’m sorry for the times I let my mouth run wild For the sharp words that made you cry I’m learning, I’m growing, one breath at a time My love for you’s never been in question, never in doubt You’re worth more than my pride, more than being right, no doubt I’m working to be calmer, clearer, gentler, all for you ‘Cause you deserve a love that heals, not hurts, it’s true [Verse 2 – acoustic guitar with light mandolin accent] I’ve been sitting with my thoughts these days Counting all the times I turned away From the way you looked, the way you spoke Chose my anger over the love we stoked [Pre-Chorus 2 – louder fiddle, building snare] I know I made you feel like you were alone When I should’ve been the one to hold I’m not the man I want to be yet But I’m gonna fight to forget the regret [Chorus 2 – intensified band, layered vocals, pedal steel guitar wail] I’m sorry for the quiet walls I built around my heart For the times I tore us apart I’m learning, I’m growing, making a brand new start My love for you’s never been in question, never in doubt You’re worth more than my pride, more than being right, no doubt I’m working to be calmer, clearer, gentler, all for you ‘Cause you deserve a love that heals, not hurts, it’s true [Bridge – stripped back acoustic guitar, soft male vocals] Thank you for staying when I was broken For seeing the man I’m still hoping to be I’m all in, no more hiding This love’s worth every fight, every night I’m trying [Solo – weeping pedal steel guitar, slow and heartfelt] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus 3 – full band, maximum emotion, soaring harmonies] I’m sorry for the times I let my emotions lead the way For the scars I left on your heart today I’m learning, I’m growing, gonna make it right, I say My love for you’s never been in question, never in doubt You’re worth more than my pride, more than being right, no doubt I’m working to be calmer, clearer, gentler, all for you ‘Cause you deserve a love that heals, not hurts, it’s true [Outro – fading acoustic guitar, soft fiddle fade] I’m a better man for you, each and every day I love you more than words can say