My first love
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G C
Ev'ry one can see
Am Dm
There's a change in me
G C
They all say I'm not the same
D7 Dm
Kid I used to be
G C
Don't go out and play
Am Dm
I just dream all day
G C
They don't know what's wrong with me
D7 Dm
And I'm too shy to say
Reff:
G
It's my first love
B
What I'm dreamin' of
Em
When I go to bed
F Em
When I lay my head upon my pillow
C D
Don't know what to do
G
My first love
B
Thinks that I'm too young
Em
He doesn't even know
F
Wish that I could show him
Em
What I'm feelin'
C D G
'cause I'm feelin' my first love
(instrumental)
G C
Mirror on the wall
Am Dm
Does he care at all
G C
Will he ever notice me
D7 Dm
Could he ever fall
G C
Tell me teddy bear
Am Dm
Why love is so unfair
G C
Will I ever find a way
D7 Dm
An answer to my prayer
Reff:
G
For my first love
B
What I'm dreamin' of
Em
When I go to bed
F Em
When I lay my head upon my pillow
C D
Don't know what to do
G
My first love
B
Thinks that I'm to young
Em
He doesn't even know
F Em
Wish that I could show him what I'm feelin'
C D G
'cause I'm feelin' my first love
C D G
My first love
How to play My first love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.