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Next Best Thing

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Intro:
BmDAE
    (x2)
Verse 1:
Bm
Once upon a time I would have
D
Moved a mountain just to know
     A                     E
That I was on your mind at all
         Bm
They say love can make you blind
           D
You had me wrapped around your pinky finger
A                         E
Waiting for your midnight call
      Bm        D
I was never the first pick
        A                           E
But you knew I'd wait for you every time
    Bm                         D
But now I see that I was never gonna be your Mr. Right
     A                 E
Just Mr. Right next in line
Chorus:
                     Bm        D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
                      A      E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
                     Bm      D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
                     A       E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G             A                 Bm     A      E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
   G                       D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
             E                    F#
                                   (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Bm D A          E
        Another next best thing
Bm D A E
Verse 2:
    Bm                               D
     (stop)                          
See I've been getting used to all this elevator music
            A                       E
That you're playing while I wait on hold
           Bm
Yes you're on the other line,
             D
And though I let you take your time
     A                       E
This waiting game is getting old
               Bm        D
Always looking over your shoulder
        A                           E
Just in case something better comes by
      Bm
Still hoping for the day when I'll be
D
More than second place
          A                    E
Is just a waste of my precious time
Chorus:
                     Bm        D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
                      A      E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
                     Bm      D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
                     A       E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G             A                 Bm     A      E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
   G                       D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
             E                    F#
                                   (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Bridge:
Em            D
   I could be all you need
        F#                           Bm
But you treat me like I'm nothing at all
A           Em
So when his love falls through
     D               A     F#
Find another fool to call, oh
Chorus:
                     Bm        D
I don't wanna be the next best thing
                      A      E
I ain't gonna be your safety net
                     Bm      D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
                     A
I don't wanna be the one you get
            E
The one you get
Bm  D                 A      E
No,   I won't be your safety net
                     Bm      D
Baby, if I'm not the one you want
                     A       E
I don't wanna be the one you get
G             A                 Bm     A      E
We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string
   G                       D
So baby if you're lonely tonight
             E                    F#
                                   (stop)
It's time to find yourself another next best thing
Outro: (Same as intro)
BmDAE
    (x2)

Next Best Thing chords and lyrics

Free chords for Next Best Thing by Sam Tsui. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro:
Bm D A E (x2)
Verse 1:
Chorus:
Bm D A E
Verse 2:
Chorus:
Bridge:
Chorus:
Outro: (Same as intro)
Bm D A E (x2)

Next Best Thing Chords by Sam Tsui

Learn how to play Next Best Thing by Sam Tsui with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Next Best Thing chords”, “Next Best Thing guitar chords”, or “Sam Tsui Next Best Thing 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 Best Thing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Next Best Thing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, D, A, E, G, F#.

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Can I transpose "Next Best Thing" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Next Best Thing" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Next Best Thing"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Next Best Thing" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Next Best Thing" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Next Best Thing" by Sam Tsui with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sam Tsui below.

What key is "Next Best Thing" in?

The chords for "Next Best Thing" show the original chord names (including Bm, D, A, E, G, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.