When I First Saw You

by Tom Eyen

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When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my.”

I said (G)“Oh my, that’s a (D)dream,

(Em7)that’s a (D)dream.”

I (Em7)need ed a dream when it (Em7)all seemed to go (D)bad.

(G)Then I (D)found you,

and I have had the most beau ti ful dreams

(G)an y man ev er had.

When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my,

(G)oh my, that’s my (D)dream,

(Em7)that’s (D)my dream.”

I (Em7)need ed a dream

to (D)make (Em7)me (D)strong.

(Em7)You were the on ly rea son I’ve had to go (G)on.

You are my dream,

(G)all the things I nev er knew.

(Em7)You are my dream.

(G)Who could be lieve they could (A)ev er (Gmaj7)come (A)true?

And (Em7)who could be lieve (D)the world would be lieve in (A)my (Asus)dreams, (A)too?

There comes a (G)time

when the (G)child’s got to (A)grow.

There comes a (D)time

when the (E)wom an’s got to go.

Ma ma (G)said I am spe cial.

She said I’ve got to (A)prove I am (D)just as good.

(D)I’m e ven (G)bet ter than.

That’s (G)what she would say.

(G)Shine, Dee na, (A)shine.

(G)Shine, Dee na, (A)shine.

And (G)I’m gon na shine.

No, I’ve got (G)dreams of my own,

dreams you’ve nev er known.

(G)nev er take my (A)dream from me.

When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my,

(Gm)oh my.

(CN.C.)That’s my dream.”

When I First Saw You by Tom Eyen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I First Saw You” by Tom Eyen 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 D at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "When I First Saw You" 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 "When I First Saw You"?
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.