The Next Time I Fall

by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant

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Lyrics

(A)Love,

like a (D)road that nev er ends,

how it (D)leads me back a gain

to (E)heart (D)ache,

(B)I’ll nev er un der stand.

Dar ling, I

put my (D)heart up on the shelf

’til the (D)mo ment was (E)right.

And I (A)tell my (D)self:

Next time I fall

in love,

(D)I’ll know bet ter (E)what to do.

Next time I fall

in love,

(D)ooh, ooh,

ooh.

The (A)next time I (D)fall

in (E)love,

the (F)next time I fall in (G)love, it will be with (D)you.

Oh, (A)now,

as I (D)look in to your (A)eyes,

well, I (D)won der if it’s wise

to (E)hold you like I’ve (B)want ed to be fore.

To night,

ooh, I was (Eb)think ing that you might

be the (Eb)one who breathes (F)life in this (Bb)heart of (Eb)mine.

Next time I fall

in love

(Eb)I’ll know bet ter (F)what to do.

Next time I fall

in love,

(F)ooh.

The next time I (Eb)fall

in (F)love,

the (Gb)next time I fall in love, (it will be with (Eb)you).

Next time I’m gon na fol low through.

And if it drives me cra zy, (Eb)I will know bet ter (F)why the next time I (Eb)try.

Next time I fall (Eb)you).

Next time I fall (Next time in love,

(Eb)oh, whoa,

oh.

Next time I fall

in love,

(F)ooh.

The next time I (Eb)fall

in (F)love,

the (Gb)next time I fall in love, it will be with (Eb)you.

The Next Time I Fall by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Next Time I Fall" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Next Time I Fall"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.