"Better Days" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray. It was released on 5 September 2005 as the lead single from his third studio album, See the Sun (2005). "Better Days" peaked at number 13 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold. At the APRA Music Awards of 2006, the song was nominated for Song of the Year.
Reception In 2019, Forte Magazine ranked "Better Days" as Murray's 3rd-best song, saying: "Although this track may not have the horns we love, it does have some harmonious strings and a beautiful story". In July 2022, Stephen Green from The Music ranked "Better Days" as Murray's 2nd-best song. The song was ranked number 110 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.
Track listing Australian CD single "Better Days" – 3:46 "Back On" – 3:34 "Belong to Yesterday" – 3:26
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2005–2006) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2005) Position Australia (ARIA) 81
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Catalogue Australia 5 September 2005 CD single Columbia 82876724792
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