Is "First Love" 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 Love"?

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 Love" use?

Just 41 chords: Abdom, Am, Am7, Amin, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Bbmaj, +33 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?

Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

First Love

· by Kirk Franklin

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Lyrics

I know they hurt you.

They saw you stum ble but (F7)did n’t help you, and now they left you.

They were quick ter to pray but slow to move, and now you’re emp ty.

Too tired er to run, you walk a way.

In the night there’s a voice if you lis ten.

Hear He sweet ly says,

“Come back to your first love, first (F7)love.

Come back to your first love, first (F7)love.

Come back home,

back where you be (F7)long.

(Bb7sus)Come back to your, to your

first love, first love, first love, first (F7)love, first love, first love, first love.”

You did n’t make it;

you thought your love ble would (F7)last for ev er.

and Ain’t it fun ny

how a chap ter can make a sto ry change?

and Cold and lone ly,

you nev er knew hurt could feel this way.

Un der stand there’s a plan if you’re pa tient.

Hear the Sav ior say,

“Come back to your first love, first (F7)love.

Come back to your first love, first (F7)love.

Come back home,

back where you be (F7)long.

(Bb7sus)Come back to your, to your

first love, first love, first love, first (F7)love, first love, first love, first love.”

first love.”

God is a ble to heal if you lis ten, and He’ll show you His will if you lis ten, but you got ta be still and just lis ten, lis ten.

“Come back to your first love, first love.

Come back to your first love, first love.

Come back to your first love, first (G7)love.

Come back to your first love, first (Bb7)love.” I’m back with my first love, first (G7)love.

I’m back with my first love, first (G7)love.

I’m back home,

back where I be (G7)long.

(C7sus)I’m back with my, with my

first love, first love, first love, first love, first love, first love, first love.

(CN.C.)Home,

home,

home.

I’m (CN.C.)home,

home,

home.

I’m home.

First Love by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “First Love” by Kirk Franklin 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 Eb at 80 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 Love" 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 Love"?: 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 Love" use?: Just 41 chords: Abdom, Am, Am7, Amin, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Bbmaj, +33 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.