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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Next Time I Fall" by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.

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

About “The Next Time I Fall”

What key is "The Next Time I Fall" by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant played in?
The Next Time I Fall is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Next Time I Fall"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Next Time I Fall" 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 "The Next Time I Fall"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Next Time I Fall"?
"The Next Time I Fall" was originally performed by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Next Time I Fall"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, Bm7, Cm7, D, E, +6 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Next Time I Fall" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Next Time I Fall" by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Next Time I Fall" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Next Time I Fall" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.