First Song
View chords used in this chart
C - G - Am - F - Dm - G - C (2x)
C G Am Em F G C
1. I've written words that say I'm leaving, words express the pain,
G Am F Dm G
old songs lose their meanings, but new ones they gain.
F Em Dm C
From changes that I've been through, and what I'm coming to,
C G Am F Dm - G - C
you were my first song, and I still... + (repeat chords of this line)
C G Am Em F G C
2. Sure I still get feelings to get back on the road,
G Am F Dm G
and I still get leanings to forget the things I know.
F Em Dm C
About myself and changes, gone through and coming to,
C G Am F Dm - G - C
and you were my first song and I still... + (repeat chords of this line)
C G Am Em F G C
3. Do words express true meanings, I mean the words I've still to sing,
G Am F Dm G
old loves lose their feelings, but new ones they gain.
F Em Dm C
The changes that I've been through, and new ones I'm coming to,
G Am F Dm - G - C
and you were my first song, and I still...
G Am F Dm - G - C
You were my first song, and I still...
G Am F Dm G C
Yes, you were my first song, and I still love you.
How to play First Song
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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.