The First Time
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[Intro ]Em D C G
Em D C G
Em D C
Another night, Another day
Bm Em
Another minute slips away
D C Bm Em
And wonder why you're here at all
D C
Ambitions fade, times get tough
Bm Em
You tried so hard but it's not enough
D C Bm C
And now your backs against the wall
D C D
Just remember who you are, you can be a lucky star
G D C G
Be everything you wanna be, you're extraordinary
D C G
Don't waste your time with memories, you're extraordinary
D Em
Take your chances while you can
D C
Take your own life in your hands
D
And you can start it all again
Like it's the first time
( Em D C B )
Em D C
You reminisce, static haze
Bm Em
You're thinking back to better days
D C Bm Em
It's time to put it all behind
D C
The future's now, forget the past
Bm Em
Your life is rushing by to fast
D C7+ Bm C
It's time to open up your mind
D C
Just remember who you are
D
You can be a lucky star
G D C G
Be everything you wanna be, you're extraordinary
D C G
Don't waste your time with memories, you're extraordinary
D Em
Take your chances while you can
D C
Take your own life in your hands
D
And you can start it all again
Solo Am D Am A C D
G D C G
Be everything you wanna be, you're extraordinary
D C G
Don't waste your time with memories, you're extraordinary
D Em
Take your chances while you can
D C
Take your own life in your hands
D
And you can start it all again
G D C G
Be everything you wanna be, you're extraordinary
D C G
Don't waste your time with memories, you're extraordinary
D Em
Take your chances while you can
D G
Take your own life in your hands
D C
And you can start it all again
You're extraordinary
How to play The First Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.