About “Next Year, Baby”

Can I learn "Next Year, Baby" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Next Year, Baby" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 130 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Next Year, Baby"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Next Year, Baby" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Next Year, Baby"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Next Year, Baby" is in the key of Ab at 130 BPM.