the first time
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Tuning:Eb, in E major--use these chords for E & A.
E A E A
I have a lover, a lover like no other
E A E A
She got soul, soul, soul, sweet soul and she teach me how to sing
C#m A
Shows me colours when there's none to see
C#m A E A E
Gives me hope when I can't believe that for the first time I feel love
(add this when playing the A chord)
E A E A
I have a brother when I'm a brother in need
E A E A
I spend my whole time running, he spends his running after me
C#m A C#m A
When I feel myself going down, I just call and he comes around
E A E
But for the first time, I feel love
Hoo...
A
E A E A
My Father is a rich man, He wears a rich man's cloak
E A E A
Gave me the keys to His kingdom coming, gave me a cup of gold
E A E A
He said "I have many mansions, and there are many rooms to see."
E A E A
But I left by the back door, and I threw away the key
E A C#m A
And I threw away the key, yeah I threw away the key
C#m A
Yeah I threw away the key
E A E
For the first time I feel love
How to play the first time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.