Guitar chords Before The Next Teardrop Falls

Before the Next Teardrop Falls was recorded by Freddy Fender and became a major hit in 1975. The song speaks about offering solace and support to a lost love, even if she finds comfort in someone else. It was emblematic for its mix of English and Spanish, appealing to both country and Latino audiences.

Key:  G
Introduction: 2-Count 
C
  
G
  
D7
  
G
  
C
  
G
  
D7
  
      
G
               
G7
           
C
                 
G
 
If he brings you happiness, then I wish you both the best
          
C
              
D
               
G
     
D7
 
It's your happiness that matters most of all
          
G
                
G7
            
C
              
G
 
But if he ever breaks your heart, if the teardrops ever start

C
       
G
                
D7
            
G
   
C
   
G
  
D7
 
I'll be there before the next teardrop falls

      
G
            
G7
     
C
           
G
 
Si te quiere de verdad, y te da felicidad
     
C
          
D
            
G
     
D7
 
Te deseo lo mas bueno pa'los dos
     
G
             
G7
        
C
           
G
 
Pero si te hace llorar, a mi me puedes hablar

  
C
   
G
          
D7
              
G
   
C
   
G
 
Y estare contigo cuando triste estas

G7
      
C
        
D7
       
G
 
I'll be there anytime you need me by your side
   
A
    
A7
        
D
                 
D7
 
To dry away every teardrop that you cry

          
G
               
G7
           
C
              
G
 
And if he ever leaves you blue, just remember, I love you

    
C
       
G
                
D7
            
G
     
C
 
And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls        / (3rd Fret)
            
G
                
D7
            
G
      
C
     
G
 
And I'll be there before the next teardrop falls