The Next Time
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(intro) G Am D
G
They say I'll love again some day,
Am D Am D
A truer love will come my way the next time
Am D7 G Am D
But after you there'll never be a next time, for me
G
They say that I'll find happiness
B7
In someone else's warm caress the next time,
C#m F# Bm
That I'll soon forget your kiss and heartaches such as this
Em A Am D7
Will just be ancient history
G
They say that I'm a fool to weep
Am D Am D
That I won't go on losing sleep the next time
Am B7 Em G G7
That someone else will mend the heart you've broken in two,
C B7 Bm E
But how can I fall in love the next time
Am D7 G
When I'm still so very much in love with you
(Key change here up one half note or Capo to 1st fret)
G#
They say that I'm a fool to weep
A#m D# A#m D#
That I won't go on losing sleep the next time
A#m C7 Fm G# G#7
That someone else will mend the heart you've broken in two,
C# C7 Cm F
But how can I fall in love the next time
A#m D#7 G#
When I'm still so very much in love with you
A#m D#7 G#
When I'm still so very much in love with you
How to play The Next Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.