I Loved Her First

by Heartland

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(E)Look at the two of you, (C#m7)danc in’ that way,

(A)lost in the mo ment and (F#m7)each oth er’s (B)face.

(E)So much in love, you’re a lone in this place, like there’s (A)no bod y else in the world.

(E)I was e nough for her (C#m7)not long a go.

(A)I was her (E)num ber one; (F#m7)she told me so.

And she still means the world to me, (C#m7)just so you know.

So, be (A)care ful when (E)you hold my girl.

And (C#m)Time chang es ev ’ry thing, (A)life must go on and I’m (E)not gon na stand in your way.

(B)I loved her first,

I held her first and a place in my (A)heart will (E)al ways be hers.

From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,

I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.

And I (F#m7)prayed that she’d find you some (A)day.

But it’s (F#m7)still hard to (E)give her a way;

(B7)I loved her first.

(E)How could that beau ti ful (C#m7)wom an with you

(A)be the same (E)freck le faced (F#m7)kid that I knew; And she still that I read all those (C#m7)fair y tales to So, and (A)tucked in to (E)bed all those nights.

And (C#m)I knew the first time I (A)saw you with her, it was (E)on ly a mat ter of time.

(B)I loved her first,

I held her first and a place in my (A)heart will (E)al ways be hers.

From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,

I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.

And I (F#m7)prayed that she’d find you some (A)day.

But it’s (F#m7)still hard to (E)give her a way;

(B7)I loved her first.

(B7)I loved her first.

From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,

I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.

Some day you (F#m7)might know what I’m go in’ through,

when a (F#m7)mir a cle (E)smiles up at you.

(B7)I loved her first.

I Loved Her First by Heartland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Loved Her First” by Heartland 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 69 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 "I Loved Her First" 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 "I Loved Her First"?
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 "I Loved Her First" use?
Just 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, E, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.