Key: D
Introduction:
C
The next in line will be someone who loves you
C
The next in line is me, 'cause it's my time
F C
Now how long will it be, till you end my misery
D G
You better be prepared to linger, when you get to me
C
The time has come for you to love me, if you ever are
C
Come to me now, so I can make you mine
F C
I watched them rush to you so fast, I waited so I'd be the last
D G C D
It's my time, 'cause I'm the next in line
D
The next in line will want your love forever
D
The next in line is me and here I am
G D
Give me a day or two and I'll get through to you
E7 A
You'd been my baby long ago, if you'd turned down a few
D
This old heart can't take much more waitin' for your love
D
I'm tired and we're runnin' short of time
G D
I'll make you love me more than everyone before
G A D
It's my time to try, 'cause I'm the next in line
E
I stood and watched you take their hearts and break 'em one by one
E
My time is comin', so I waited while you had your fun
A E
Now I'm through a-waitin' way behind
F# B E
It's my time, 'cause I'm the next in line