Before the Next Teardrop Falls
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Cappo 3 (Bb)
G G7
If he brings you happiness,
C G
Then I wish you both the best.
C
It's your happiness
D7 G D7
That matters most of all.
G G7
But if he ever breaks your heart,
C G
If the teardrops ever start
C G
I'll be there
D7 G C G
Before the next teardrop falls.
G G7 C G
Si te quiere de verdad y te da felicidad,
C D7 C D7
Te deseo lo mas bueno par’ los dos,
G G7 C G
Pero si te hace llorar, a mi me puedes hablar,
C G D7 G C G
Y estare contigo cuando trist’ estàs.
[Refrão]
C D G G7
I'll be there any time you need me by your side,
A7 D D7
To dry away /every teardrop that you've cried.
G G7 C G
And if he ever leaves you blue, just remember I love you,
C G D D7 G C G
And I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls.
(Instrumental break: verse melody)
G G7 C G
Tho' it hurts to let you go, Darling, I want you to know
C D7 G D7
That I'll stand by you if ever you should call,
G G7 C G
And if I should ever hear that he made you shed a tear,
C G D D7 G C G7
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls.
(Chorus)
Tag:
C G D D7 G C G
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls.
How to play Before the Next Teardrop Falls
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.