"Mister, You're a Better Man Than I", alternately listed as "Mr. You're a Better Man Than I" and simply as "You're a Better Man Than I", is a song first recorded by the English rock band the Yardbirds. It was written by brothers Mike and Brian Hugg, and was introduced as the B-side to the "Shapes of Things" single in February 1966 (see 1966 in music). The song also appears as the opening track to the Having a Rave Up with The Yardbirds album, released a year prior to the single. With its politically-conscientious lyrics and catchy melody, "Mister, You're a Better Man Than I" has been covered several times. The most successful rendition was recorded by American garage rock band Terry Knight and the Pack, who earned a minor national hit with the tune.