[1][2] The song was originally recorded in the studio for the planned release of a second Derek and the Dominos album.

[3] The song was released on Clapton's solo 1988 compilation Crossroads and later appeared on the band's album Live at the Fillmore in 1994.

The 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition release of the 1970 studio album by Derek and the Dominos, included the original take with newly-recorded organ and vocals by Bobby Whitlock and a second "jam version".

[5][6] On 12 December 2012 Clapton performed the song as part of his three-song setlist at the 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief along with "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" and "Crossroads".

Guitarist Rich Robinson covered the song and released his version of "Got to Get Better in a Little While" on the eponymous ten-inch vinyl single along with the originals "Look Through My Window" and "Falling Away" on 16 April 2016 through Eagle Records.