My first love - Nikka Costa

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.

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