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Next In Line

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CThe next in line will be someone who loves you
The next in line is me cause it's my time
Now Fhow long will it be till you Cend my misery
D7You'd better be prepared to linger G7when you get to me
The Ctime has come for you to love me if you ever are
Come to me now so I can make you mine
I Fwatch them rush to you so fast CI waited so I'd be the last
D7It's my time cause G7I'm the next in Cline
The next in line will want your love forever
The next in line is me and here I am
Give Fme a day or two and CI'll get through to you
You'd D7been my baby long ago if you'd G7turn down a few
This Cole heart can't take much more a waiting for your love
I'm tired and we're running short of time
I'll Fmake you love me more than Ceveryone before
It's my D7time to try cause G7I'm the next in Cline
I stood and watched you take their hearts and break 'em one by one
My time is coming so I waited while you had your fun
FNow I'm through a waiting way Cbehind
D7It's my time cause G7I'm the next in Cline

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The story behind the song

"Next in Line" is a melancholy love song, recorded by Johnny Cash in 1957. It captures a feeling of sorrow, a common theme in Cash's music, which often explored moral tribulation and redemption. His distinctive deep voice and the chugging guitar rhythms of his backing band, the Tennessee Three, were hallmarks of his sound. Playing this song can evoke the quiet ache of a love that feels just out of reach.

AI-written from these sources:Next in Line (Johnny Cash song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Next In Line

by Johnny Cash

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The next in line will be someone who loves you

The next in line is me cause it's my time

F C

Now how long will it be till you end my misery

D7 G7

You'd better be prepared to linger when you get to me

The time has come for you to love me if you ever are

Come to me now so I can make you mine

F C

I watch them rush to you so fast I waited so I'd be the last

D7 G7 C

It's my time cause I'm the next in line

The next in line will want your love forever

The next in line is me and here I am

F C

Give me a day or two and I'll get through to you

D7 G7

You'd been my baby long ago if you'd turn down a few

This ole heart can't take much more a waiting for your love

I'm tired and we're running short of time

F C

I'll make you love me more than everyone before

D7 G7 C

It's my time to try cause I'm the next in line

I stood and watched you take their hearts and break 'em one by one

My time is coming so I waited while you had your fun

F C

Now I'm through a waiting way behind

D7 G7 C

It's my time cause I'm the next in line

About Next In Line Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Next In Line by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Next In Line chords”, “Next In Line guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Next In Line chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Next In Line chords and for experienced players who want accurate Next In Line lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, D7, G7.

FAQ — Next In Line by Johnny Cash

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Is "Next In Line" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Next In Line" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Next In Line" in?

The chords for "Next In Line" show the original chord names (including C, F, D7, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.