"Be a Little Better" - lyrics
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"Be a Little Better" by Angie Killian releases Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 am. Click HERE to watch the video after it is released. Sheet music is available HERE.
A few months ago, I had a conversation with my mom that ended with me saying, "Mom, maybe no one wants to sing songs about repentance."
The very next day, I woke up with the phrase, "Be a Little Better" on my heart, and I knew it was a song I had to write.
When I was a child, I thought repentance was a long checklist, and being a perfectionist, I was afraid to make any mistakes because I was worried I would forget one of the "steps."
As I've gotten older, I've realized that repentance is the continual, joyful process of becoming more like Jesus. It's trying again and turning to Him day after day. It's trusting in His infinite atonement, perfect love, and endless grace.
It's letting Him heal and change you.
I'm still not sure if anyone wants to sing a song about repentance, but I hope this one might change your mind.
Here are the lyrics:
© 2026 Angie Killian
I want to be like Jesus
I’m doing my best
Alone, I can’t be perfect
He makes up the rest
One of God’s greatest gifts
Is when I repent, He forgives
I’ll be a little better
I’ll be a little better every day
Turning to my Savior
Turning to my Savior and His grace
I feel joy when I follow Him
I can change; I can try again
I’ll be a little better
Every day
In moments when I stumble
Or fall from the path
His arms are reaching for me
To welcome me back
One of God’s greatest gifts
Is when I repent, He forgives
I’ll be a little better
I’ll be a little better every day
Turning to my Savior
Turning to my Savior and His grace
I feel joy when I follow Him
I can change; I can try again
I’ll be a little better
Every day
When sin and sorrow make their mark
Jesus heals my broken heart
I’ll trust in His redeeming love
No matter when
No matter what
I’ll be a little better
I’ll be a little better every day
Turning to my Savior
Turning to my Savior and His grace
I feel joy when I follow Him
I can change; I can try again
I’ll be a little better
Every day
I’ll be a little better
Every day
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