Next Best Thing

Bm D A E (2x) Bm Once upon a time I would have D Moved a mountain just to know A E That I was on your mind at all Bm They say love can make you blind D You had me wrapped around your pinky finger A E Waiting for your midnight call Bm D I was never the first pick A E But you knew I'd wait for you every time Bm D But now I see that I was never gonna be your Mr. Right A E Just Mr. Right next in line Bm D I don't wanna be the next best thing A E I ain't gonna be your safety net Bm D Baby, if I'm not the one you want A E I don't wanna be the one you get G A Bm A E We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string G D So baby if you're lonely tonight E F# (stop) It's time to find yourself another next best thing Bm D A E Another next best thing Bm D A E Bm (stop) D See I've been getting used to all this elevator music A E That you're playing while I wait on hold Bm Yes you're on the other line, D And though I let you take your time A E This waiting game is getting old Bm D Always looking over your shoulder A E Just in case something better comes by Bm Still hoping for the day when I'll be D More than second place A E Is just a waste of my precious time Bm D I don't wanna be the next best thing A E I ain't gonna be your safety net Bm D Baby, if I'm not the one you want A E I don't wanna be the one you get G A Bm A E We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string G D So baby if you're lonely tonight E F# (stop) It's time to find yourself another next best thing Em D I could be all you need F# Bm But you treat me like I'm nothing at all A Em So when his love falls through D A F# Find another fool to call, oh Bm D I don't wanna be the next best thing A E I ain't gonna be your safety net Bm D Baby, if I'm not the one you want A I don't wanna be the one you get E The one you get Bm D A E No, I won't be your safety net Bm D Baby, if I'm not the one you want A E I don't wanna be the one you get G A Bm A E We could be a symphony, but I'm always second string G D So baby if you're lonely tonight E F# (stop) It's time to find yourself another next best thing (Same as intro) Bm D A E (2x)