Get It Right The First Time
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Intro:
F
F C7sus4/F Bb/F F
Verse:
F C7sus4/F
I don't believe in first impressions
Bb/F F
For just this once I hope that looks don't deceive
F C7sus4/F
I aint got time for true confessions
Bb/C C
Gotta to make the move right now
Bb/C C Bb
Got to meet that girl somehow
[Refrão]
Am7 Ab7
Get it right the first time
Gm7 C7sus4
That's the main thing, Oh oh oh ooh
Gm7 F
I can't afford to let it pass
Am7 Ab7
You get it right the next time
Gm7 C7sus4
That's the main thing, Oh oh oh ooh
F
Gonna have to make the first time last.
Dm7 A7sus4 A
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaa
Bb C7sus4 F
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-looooo
Dm7 A7sus4 A
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaa
Bb C7sus4 F
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaa
Verse:
F C7sus4/F
I'm not much good at conversation
Bb/F F
I never was much good at comin' on real strong
F C7sus4/F
But if all it takes is inspiration
Bb/C C
Then I might have just what it takes
Bb/C C Bb
If I don't make no bad mistakes and I
Chorus
Bridge:
F Edim Dm7 Edim F
I might find the courage yeah I might get up the nerve
Gm7 Bb C
But if my timing aint just right what purpose would it serve?
Dm7 Edim
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how to
F
Say those first few words
Gm7 Am7
If I want to put myself in touch
Bbm7 Bb/C
The first few moments mean so much
Verse:
F C7sus4/F
I suppose its now or never
Bb/F F
Before that woman walks right out of my life
F C7sus4/F
Just let me pull myself together
Bb/C C
Got to give it one good try
Bb/C C Bb
Gonna take my chance tonight and
Chorus
Outro:
F C7sus4/F Bb/F F
F C7sus4/F Bb/F F
How to play Get It Right The First Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.