We've been to the river,
we know all the clichés,
but the fact of the matter is
that these are better days.
We've been to hell and back
the old proverbial way.
We could have stayed right there till
there was nothing left to save.

They're better for me,
and they're better for you.
break an angels heart if she only knew,
so go down to the corner
and sing amazing grace and
think about that midnight when you
almost lost the race and be amazed
that these are better days
these are better days

We rode out the storm
in the literal way but,
the fact of the matter is
that these are better days.
We didn’t give up hope
we had a righteous claim.
Thank God the light at the
end of the tunnel wasn’t a train.

They’re better for me and
they're better for you,
break an angels heart if she only knew,
so go down to the ocean
and bring your best guitar,
and think about the times
that she almost broke your heart,
and be amazed that these are better days,
these are better days, these are better days,
these are better days.

Better days for the lonely
they won’t be lonely no more.
Better days don’t come easy.
You’ve got to take them by force,
but be gentle. Don't scare them away.

We've been to the river,
we know all the clichés,
but the fact of the matter
is that these are better days.
So, go down to the ocean
and bring your best guitar
and think about the times
that she almost broke your heart
and be amazed that these are better days.

These are better days,
These are better days.