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About This Song

Better When I'm Dancing by Meghan Trainor (2015) is an upbeat, feel-good pop song that introduces the Dsus4 chord — a simple and beautiful variation of the standard D chord. To play Dsus4, simply add your little finger on the third fret of the first string while holding a D chord. The intro uses D–Dsus4–Em–A, which creates that characteristic tension-and-release feel. The verse follows a clean D/G/Em/A/D loop. All chords are open position with no barre chords or capo. This song is great for building the habit of sus4 chord variations — a technique used constantly in pop guitar playing. Popular with students in beginner guitar classes at JBX Music in Mumbai.

How to Play Better When I'm Dancing on Guitar

Chords Used

DDsus4EmA

Strumming Pattern

D DU UDU

Intro

D  Dsus4  Em  A

Verse

D / G / Em / A / D

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords are in Better When I'm Dancing? +
Better When I'm Dancing uses D, Dsus4, Em, and A in D Major — all open chords, no capo required.
Is Better When I'm Dancing easy on guitar? +
Yes — it is beginner level. The Dsus4 is easy to add from a D chord shape. Great for learning sus4 chord variations.
What key is Better When I'm Dancing in? +
Better When I'm Dancing by Meghan Trainor is in the key of D Major.

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