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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: C    G    D7    G    C    G    D7    

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        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