The Next Time I Fall

by Peter Cetera with Amy Grant
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Next Time I Fall" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Next Time I Fall"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Next Time I Fall". Key of A, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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