A Better Love Next Time Written by Johnny Christopher & Bobby Wood Recorded by Merle Haggard Album: 5:01 Blues (No Capo) Rubato Got a call to night sayin’ we could still be friends What a way to say good bye what a way to end They say the darkest hour is just before dawn So I’ll just hold my head up and try to sing my song [Chorus] A better love next time just don’t let me lose my mind All I need’s a real friend to pick me up a gain        I gotta shake these memories if there’s another chance for me I’ll be lookin’ for a sign won’t someone help me find A better love next time                 I could sit around and hurt for ever over you But in my heart I know you’re really gone             There must be a reason for the pain I’m goin’ through Telling me I’m not where I be long                [Chorus] A better love next time just don’t let me lose my mind All I need’s a real friend to pick me up a gain        I gotta shake these memories if there’s another chance for me I’ll be lookin’ for a sign won’t someone help me find A better love next time Just as soon as I am strong I’ll be movin’ on To a better love next time