The First Day
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C G Em F
On the first day of the year, my aim was so clear
C G Am F
I could see the line on the horizon
C G Em F
I got it all made, brave, unafraid
Am G C
On the first day, on the first day
C G Em F
On the first day we met, I’ll never forget
C G Am F
You were wearing a blue dress and a ribbon
C G Em F
And right there I swore (Forever and more)
Am G C
On the first day, on the first day
Dm C# G# Cm
And oh my heart, oh my heart
F# Bb F
Fails every second, to the beating of the clock
C G Em F
Oh, the first words you said, like a bird in my head
C G Am F
I could swear that I was dreaming
C G Em F
Our love was still small, yet I believed in it all
Am G C
On the first word, on the first word
Am G C
Like the first love, oh the first love
Am G C
On the first day, on the first day
Dm C# G# Cm
But oh my heart, oh my heart
F# Bb F
It takes its time, but in time it will stumble and hurt
Dm C# G# Cm
It grows apart, fades in the dark
F# Bb F
It fails every second to the beating of the clock
( Dm C# G# Cm F# Bb F )(3x)
How to play The First Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.