First Things First
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F#m D A
It began when I was twenty-one years old
F#m E A
And my mom and dad were begging me to go
F#m D A
So I left a note and we went and hit the road
F#m E A
Me and Chris and all the stuff I own
Bm D A
I went out to find my soul and left the only comfort that I know
Bm D
It wasn't 'bout a girl or even California bleeding
F#m E
It was all about me choosing where to go
And I sing
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m D A
There were years I felt like everything was new
F#m E A
Long before the troubles of my youth
F#m D A
There were days and nights I couldn't see the end
F#m E A
And I swear the music was my only friend
Bm
You learn to lie about forgiveness
D A
When you choose to let down all your pride
Bm
I don't wanna be so famous
D E
I just want to sing until I die
So sing it
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
Bm
When I wish upon a star
D
I'll tell it how I got this far
F#m D F#m A
It began when I learned how to face myself
F#m D A
And I'm still deciding if I'm something else
F#m D F#m A
I'm a million different people all the time
E A
But there's only one of me to get it right
F#m D A x2
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m Bm
You are never gonna get
A
Everything you want in this world
F#m
First things first
D A
Get what you deserve
F#m
End
How to play First Things First
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.