Next Best Thing
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Intro: Bm D A E (2x)
verse 1:
Bm
Once upon a time I would have
D
Moved a mountain just to know
A E
That I was on your mind at all
Bm
They say love can make you blind
D
You had me wrapped around your pinky finger
A E
Waiting for your midnight call
Bm D
I was never the first pick
A E
But you knew I'd wait for you every time
Bm D
But now I see that I was never gonna be your Mr. Right
A E
Just Mr. Right next in line
[Refrão]
Bm D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
A E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
Bm D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
A E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G A Bm A E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
G D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
E F# (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Bm D A E
Another next best thing
Bm D A E
verse 2:
Bm (stop) D
See I've been getting used to all this elevator music
A E
That you're playing while I wait on hold
Bm
Yes you're on the other line,
D
And though I let you take your time
A E
This waiting game is getting old
Bm D
Always looking over your shoulder
A E
Just in case something better comes by
Bm
Still hoping for the day when I'll be
D
More than second place
A E
Is just a waste of my precious time
[Refrão]
Bm D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
A E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
Bm D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
A E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G A Bm A E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
G D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
E F# (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Bridge:
Em D
I could be all you need
F# Bm
But you treat me like I'm nothing at all
A Em
So when his love falls through
D A F#
Find another fool to call, oh
[Refrão]
Bm D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
A E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
Bm D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
A
I don't wanna be the one you get
E
The one you get
Bm D A E
No, I won't be your safety net
Bm D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
A E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G A Bm A E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
G D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
E F# (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Outro: (Same as intro)
Bm D A E (2x)
How to play Next Best Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.