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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Next Year, Baby" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Next Year, Baby" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Next Year, Baby" is in Ab.
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.
Does "Next Year, Baby" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Next Year, Baby" is in the key of Ab at 130 BPM.
What chords are in "Next Year, Baby"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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