Before the Next Teardrop Falls 
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If he brings you happi- ness 
       G5                 D5
Then I wish you both the best 
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It's your happiness 
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That matters most of all 
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But if he ever breaks your heart 
       G5              D5
If the teardrops ever start  
G5
I'll be D there 
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Before the next teardrop falls   
 
CHORUS 
D5       G5
 I'll be there 
     A5       D5
Any- time you need me by your side 
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To dry away every teardrop that you cried 
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If he ever leaves you blue 
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Just re- member I love you  
G5        D5
 I'll be there 
           A5            D5
Before the next teardrop falls 
 
Tho' it hurts to let you go 

Darling, I want you to know 

That I'll stand by you 

If ever you should call 

And if I should ever hear 

That he made you shed a tear 

I'll be there 

Before the next teardrop falls 
 
CHORUS 
G5             D5
 Yes, I'll be there 
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Before the next teardrop falls