First Dance
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[Intro ]
C F C G C
C
The leaves are fallin down
F
The air is cool and clear
C
It's a season of change
G
And the night we've waited for is here
C
And we've exchanged the rings
F
And we've taken the vows
C
The ceremony's over baby
G C
And the honeymoon is starting now
F
This is the first dance
C
But it won't be the last
F
Timeless moments like this
C
They won't ever be a thing of the past
F
We'll spark a candle tonight
C G/B Am G
An eternal flame of romance
F Em Dm
When the honeymoon is over baby
G C
I'll still move you like the first dance
C
I've been scared as hell
F
Cause I've heard how the story goes
C
You get married and you settle down
G
And the passion withers like a rose
C
But I refuse to lose
F
This thing we have together
C
And I'll keep the fire burning baby
G C
Burning both ends of forever
F
This is the first dance
C
But it won't be the last
F
Timeless moments like this
C
They won't ever be a thing of the past
F
We'll spark a candle tonight
C G/B Am G
An eternal flame of romance
F Em Dm
When the honeymoon is over baby
G C
I'll still move you like the first dance
Am Dm
I see heaven in your eyes
G C
And feel god movin in this room
Am Dm
Ain't love the greatest gift of all
G
Ain't it amazing what desire can do
F
This is the first dance
C
But it won't be the last
F
Timeless moments like this
C
They won't ever be a thing of the past
F
We'll spark a candle tonight
C G/B Am G
An eternal flame of romance
F Em Dm
When the honeymoon is over baby
G C G/B Am G
I'll still move you like the first dance
F Em Dm
Yeah I'll always turn you on
G C
And move you like the first dance
How to play First Dance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.