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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
πΈ Verse1:
C F G
I'm looking forward to another day without you
C F G
The way I see it you could never do what I do
C
I welcomed you with open arms
C F G
You drove the knife right through my heart
C F G
So now I'm crossing out the pain that's been tearing us apart
πΈ Pre-Chorus:
Am G F
You were out of sight, now you are out of line
Am G F
Went to your head, now you are left behind
πΈ Chorus:
C G
Let me go, can't you see?
Am F
You're just the next best thing to me
C G
Here I go, honestly
Am F
You're just the next best thing to me
πΈ Verse2:
C F G
I'm packing up my things and moving on without you
C F G
As far as I can see you'll never do what I do
C F G
I'm pushing you away, living out my dreams that you tore down
C
Can't you just swallow up your pride
C F G
Admit to me, and finally drown
πΈ Verse3:
C G
I think you're in over your head
Am F
Choking as the water fills your lungs
C G
Can't you see to me you're dead?
Am F
Too late now, what said it's done
πΈ Pre-Chorus:
Am G F
You were out of sight, now you are out of line
Am G F
Went to your head, now you are left behind
πΈ Chorus:
C G
Let me go, can't you see?
Am F
You're just the next best thing to me
C G
Here I go, honestly
Am F
You're just the next best thing to me
Other versions of this song
- The Next Best Thing (Tabs)
Song History
Published: April 18, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025