Next Year, Baby

by Jamie Cullum
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Lyrics

Do do do day do do do da.

Next

Do do do day do do do da.

Next (Ebmaj7)year

things are gon na change,

gon na (Dbmaj9)drink less beer

and (Abm7)start all o ver a gain.

Gon na (Ebmaj7)read more books,

gon na (Abmaj7)keep up with the news,

gon na (Db)learn how to cook

and (Abm7)spend less mon ey on shoes.

I’ll pay my (Ebmaj7)bills on time

and file my (Abmaj7)mail a way,

(Cm7)ev ’ry day on ly (Dbmaj9)drink the fin est wine

and (Abm7)call my gran ev ’ry Sun day.

Well, res o lu tions,

ba by, they (Abmaj7)come and go.

Will I do (Dbmaj9)an y of these things?

The (Abm7)an swer’s prob ab ly no.

And if there’s one thing I must do

de spite my (Abmaj7)great est fears,

I’m gon na (Dbmaj9)say to you

how (Abm7)I felt all of these years.

Next (Eb)year; do do do day do do do da.

Next (Eb)year; do do do day do do do da.

I’m gon na (Ab)tell

you

how I (Ab)feel.

I’m gon na (Gb)tell

(Ab)you

how I (Gb)feel.

(Ab)tell

you

how I (Ab)feel.

I’m gon na (Gb)tell

(Ab)you

how I (Gb)feel.

Do do do day do do do da.

Do do do day do do do do (Db13)da.

Well, res o lu tions,

ba by, they (Abmaj7)come and go.

Will I do (Dbmaj9)an y of these things?

The (Abm7)an swer’s prob ab ly no.

And if there’s one thing I must do,

de spite my (Abmaj7)great est fears,

I’m gon na (Dbmaj9)say to you

how (Abm7)I felt all of these years.

Next (Eb)year; do do do do do do do do.

Do do do do do do da da.

Next (Eb)year.

Do do do do do do da da.

Next (Ebmaj7)year.

Next Year, Baby — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Next Year, Baby" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Next Year, Baby

Can I play "Next Year, Baby" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Next Year, Baby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Next Year, Baby" by Jamie Cullum played in?
Next Year, Baby is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Next Year, Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Next Year, Baby" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Next Year, Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Next Year, Baby"?
"Next Year, Baby" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Next Year, Baby"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm7, Abmaj7, Abmin, Cm, Cm7, Dbdom, +8 more.
What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "GRAN TORINO", "ALL AT SEA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Next Year, Baby"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Next Year, Baby" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Next Year, Baby"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Next Year, Baby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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