Is "For The First Time" 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 "For The First Time"?

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 "For The First Time" use?

Just 13 chords: A, A6, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Dsus2, E, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Script songs work for kids?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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For The First Time

· by The Script

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Lyrics

(A)She’s all laid up in bed with a bro ken heart,

while (A6)I’m drink in’ Jack all a lone in my lo cal bar.

And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mad sit u a tion, on ly do ing things out of frus tra tion.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

She (A)She’s in now, line at the can’t seem to find the time.

I got a (A6)I job just now lost my job un but did ploy lose ment line.

And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mess.

Is it God’s test?

you pick your Some one help us, ’cause we’re do ing our best.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

But we’re gon na start by (F#m7)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, say ing things we have n’t for a while, a while, yeah.

We’re (F#m7)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh,

ooh.)

(A)She’s in now, line at the door with her head held high,

I got while (A6)I job just now lost my job un but did n’t lose my pride.

And we both know how, how we’re gon na make it work when it hurts, when you pick your self one up you get we’re kicked to the dirt.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

But we’re gon na start by (F#m7)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, do ing things we have n’t for a while, a while, yeah.

We’re (F#m7)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh,

ooh.)

ooh.) Yeah,

(F#m)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, say ing things we have n’t for a while.

We’re (F#m)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Yeah, for the first time.

Ooh.

Oh, for the first time.

Ooh.) Yeah,

For The First Time by The Script — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “For The First Time” by The Script 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 A at 88 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 "For The First Time" 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 "For The First Time"?: 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 "For The First Time" use?: Just 13 chords: A, A6, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Dsus2, E, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Script songs work for kids?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.