Is "First Day Of My Life" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "First Day Of My Life"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "First Day Of My Life" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Am, B, C#m, C#m7, E, F#7, F#m, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

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First Day Of My Life

· by Bright Eyes

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Lyrics

Re This is the first day of my life.

I swear I was born right in the door way.

I went out in the rain; sud d’nly (G#)ev ’ry thing (C#m)changed.

They’re spread ing as (F#7)blan kets on the beach.

And you said: Yours is the first face that I saw.

I think I was n’t blind be fore I met you.

And I don’t know where I am, I don’t (G#)know where I’ve been, but I

and know (F#7)where I want to go.

And so I (E)thought I’d (B)let you know,

yeah, these (A)things take for ev er.

I es pe cial ly am slow,

But I’d but I (F#m)re al ize that I need you, and I won dered if I could come home.

Mm,

mm.

Re mem ber the time you drove all night

I swear just to meet me in the morn ing?

And I thought it was strange; you said (G#)ev ’ry thing (C#m)changed.

You felt ing as (F#7)if you just woke up.

And you said: This is the first day of my life.

I’m glad I was n’t die be fore I met you.

And I But now I don’t care; I could (G#)go an y where with you,

and know (F#7)prob ’ly be hap py.

So, if you (E)wan na (B)be with me,

with these (A)things there’s no tell ing; we just have to wait and see.

But I’d but I (F#m)work al ing for a pay check than wait ing to win the lot ter y.

Oh,

mm.

Be sides, may be this time is dif f’rent.

I mean, I real ly think you’ll like me, ee, ee, (G#)ee,

ee,

ee, ee.

First Day Of My Life by Bright Eyes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “First Day Of My Life” by Bright Eyes in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 94 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "First Day Of My Life" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "First Day Of My Life"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "First Day Of My Life" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Am, B, C#m, C#m7, E, F#7, F#m, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.