Maybe Next Year
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[Intro ]
D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D Dsus4
[Verso 1]
D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D
I always talked about leaving, never got to going anywhere at all.
G D Dsus4 D
I always talked about leaving, never got to going anywhere at all.
G A
I drink in the same bar, still work at the mill.
D Bm
My parents are older, they live down the hill.
G A Asus4 A
Oh, nothing's gonna change around here.
D Dsus4 D
Maybe next year.
[Verso 2]
G D Dsus4 D
Well, I bought that guitar, and it sits there by the stairs.
G D Dsus4 D
Yes, I bought that guitar, and it sits there by the stairs.
G A
Well, it's covered in dust, and there's rust on the strings.
D Bm
It's all out of tune, and I don't know how to sing.
G A Asus4 A
Oh, nothing's gonna change around here.
D Dsus4 D
Maybe next year.
[Verso 3]
G A
Well, I put on a movie, and stare at my phone.
D Bm
By the time I looked up, the roses are grown.
G A
Well, life moves so fast, further down the stream.
D Bm A Asus4 A
One of these days, I'm gonna chase that dream and get out of here.
D Dsus4 D
Maybe next year.
{Instrumental}
D G D G D Dsus4
D A G D Dsus4 D
[Verso 4]
D G D Dsus4 D
There's a hole in my world, and I act like it's not even there.
G D Dsus4 D
Yes, there's a hole in my world, and I act like it's not even there.
G A
Well, I ain't got the money, and I ain't got the time.
D Bm
I ain't got the guts, maybe I was just lying.
G A Asus4
Oh, nothing's gonna change around here.
G
Maybe next year.
D Dsus4 D
Maybe next year.
G
Maybe next year.
A D Dsus4 D
Oh, it's always next year.
How to play Maybe Next Year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.