Better Than I Used To Be
Sammy Kershaw
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I know how to hold a grudge I can send a bridge up in smoke And I can't count the people I've let down Or the hearts I've broke You ain't gotta dig too deep if you wanna find some dirt on me But I'm learnin' who you've been ain't who you've gotta be It's gonna be an uphill climb But honey I won't lie I ain't no angel But I've been sittin' out a few more dances with the devil And cleanin' up my act little by little I'm gettin' there I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see I ain't as good as I'm gonna get But I'm better than I used to be I've pinned a lot of demons to the ground Got a lot of old habits licked But there's still one or two I might need you to help me kick Standin' in the rain so long has left me with a little rust But put some faith in me Some day you'll see there's a diamond under all this dust I ain't no angel But I've been sittin' out a few more dances with the devil And cleanin' up my act little by little I'm gettin' there I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see I ain't as good as I'm gonna get But I'm better than I used to be I ain't no angel But I've been sittin' out a few more dances with the devil And cleanin' up my act little by little I'm gettin' there I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see I ain't as good as I'm gonna get But I'm better than I used to be
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Written by: BRYAN SIMPSON, ASHLEY GORLEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Better Than I Used To Be" was released on November 15, 2010.
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Songwriter ContributionThe song was written by the talented duo, Brian Simpson and Ashley Gorley.
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GenreThis song falls under the Country genre and is a highlight of Sammy Kershaw's long-standing career in this genre.
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Album"Better Than I Used To Be" is from the "Better Than I Used To Be" album by Sammy Kershaw.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not becoming a chart-topper, the song gained considerable recognition in the country music sphere.
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Other VersionsTim McGraw also recorded a cover version of the song in 2011 for his album "Emotional Traffic".
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ThemeThe song is about personal growth and redemption, telling the story of a man’s journey to become a better person.
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Sammy Kershaw’s Music StyleKershaw is known for blending honky-tonk and Southern rock elements in his music, and "Better Than I Used To Be" is no exception.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions of the song, by Kershaw and McGraw, have been positively received, with reviewers praising its mature and introspective lyrics.
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Personal Significance to KershawSammy once mentioned in an interview that this song had a personal significance to him as he could relate to the lyrics and journey of the character in the song.
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