I Loved You First
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Rita Wilson & Emily Shackelton
(2023 release)
Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G
[Verse 1]
G
I hope she makes you happier than you’ve ever been
G
She’ll be your greatest treasure and your best friend
D C
I can’t help but remember when you’re holding onto her
G
[Verse 2]
G
Don’t need no explanation
G
No apology
G
I knew from the beginning you weren’t mine to keep
D C
Doesn’t mean I never wished you were
G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Em
I loved you first
[Chorus]
Em C G
Though I could be jealous of everything she has
D
You know I only love her more for
Em
Taking your hand
C G
If I’m being honest I can’t help but understand
C
Like only a mother can
[Verse 3]
G
I never knew that it could feel so bittersweet
Em
To know that everything ends up the way it’s supposed to be
D
But it’s worth it watching you live the life
C
That you deserve
G Em
I loved you first
[Chorus]
Em C G
Though I could be jealous of everything she has
D
You know I only love her more for
Em
Taking your hand
C G
If I’m being honest I can’t help but understand
C
Like only a mother can
D
Yeah I do
C
Like only a mother can
[Verse 4]
G
From the day that you were born until my dying breath
G
I wouldn’t change a thing
G
I don’t have one regret
D C
And for a moment I was your whole world
G
I loved you first
[Outro]
C Am G
I loved you, I loved you first
How to play I Loved You First
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.