For The First Time
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Fm7
While she's been away
Eb6
Living day-to-day has been tough
Fm7
I found her at my side
Eb6
Simply being alive's been rough
Fm7
You know she won't be gone forever
Eb6
There are many times I find it feels that way
Fm7
And I'm not trying to forget her
C7/G
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day
Fm7 Bbsus4 Gm7 C7
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
Fm7 Bbsus4 Eb6
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
Fm7
The time she's not around
Eb6
Somewhere out-of-town has been hard
Fm7 Eb6
But somehow this old heart found time to work it out this far
Fm7
No, I know she's coming home soon
Eb6
There are times I find it hard to feel that way
Fm7
It's not inside me to forget her
C7/G
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day
Fm7 Bbsus4 Gm7 C7
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
Fm7 Bbsus4 Eb6 C7
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
Fm7 Bbsus4 Gm7 C7
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
Fm7 Bbsus4 Eb6
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
How to play For The First Time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm7. 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.