Next Time You See Her
Eric Clapton · Slowhand [1977]
She's got everything a man could ever ask for.
She is lovely, brighter than a morning star.
She is so beautiful, portrait of a sunset.
She got everything, including my old car.
[Chorus:]
Next time you see her, tell her that I love her.
Next time you see her, tell her that I care.
Next time you see her, tell her that I love her.
Next time I see you, boy you'd better beware.
I'm just trying to warn you that you're bound to get hurt.
I couldn't be her last love, so how could you be her first?
I want to tell you, buddy, things are bound to get rough.
I know that she's only flirting, but I think that I've had enough.
[Chorus]
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
[Chorus]
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
[Chorus]
She is lovely, brighter than a morning star.
She is so beautiful, portrait of a sunset.
She got everything, including my old car.
[Chorus:]
Next time you see her, tell her that I love her.
Next time you see her, tell her that I care.
Next time you see her, tell her that I love her.
Next time I see you, boy you'd better beware.
I'm just trying to warn you that you're bound to get hurt.
I couldn't be her last love, so how could you be her first?
I want to tell you, buddy, things are bound to get rough.
I know that she's only flirting, but I think that I've had enough.
[Chorus]
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
[Chorus]
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
And if you see her again, I will surely kill you.
[Chorus]
Next Time You See Her
Recorded on Eric Clapton's 1977 album Slowhand, 'Next Time You See Her' stands as a poignant example of his blues-rock mastery during the era that cemented his status as a guitar icon. The track features Clapton's signature lyrical depth and melodic phrasing, characteristic of his work with Derek and the Dominos and his solo career. It captures the melancholic yet resilient spirit often found in his compositions, reflecting on themes of separation and the anticipation of reunion. As part of the Slowhand catalogue, the recording showcases the polished production and emotional resonance that defined his mid-to-late 1970s output, appealing to fans of classic rock and blues rock alike.