When I First Saw You

by Jamie Foxx

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When I first (Csus2)saw you,

I said, (Gsus2)“Oh my,

(G)that’s my (D)dream;

(Am7)that’s my (D)dream.”

Oh, I (Gmaj9)need ed a dream

(G)when it all (A#dim7)seemed to go (Bm7)bad.

Then, I (D)find you,

and I have had the most beau ti ful dreams

(G)an y man’s (E7)ev er had.

When I first (Csus2)saw you,

I said, (Gsus2)“Oh my,

(G)that’s my (D)dream;

(Am7)that’s my (D)dream.”

I (Gmaj9)need ed a dream to (F#m7)make (A)me (Bm9)strong.

(Em7)You were the on ly (D)rea son I had to go on.

(Gmaj7)You were my dream,

all the things that I (F#m7)nev er (Am7)knew.

(Gmaj7)You were my dream;

who could be lieve they would ev er come true?

And (Gmaj7)who would be lieve the (D)world would be lieve in (A)my (Bm7)dreams (Asus2)too?

Be (Bb)fore

you ap (A7)peared,

life was (Ebmaj9)on ly a game,

and day (D)in

and day (Bm7)out

were (Em7)the (G)same.

(C)Now the (Bb)dream’s

com ing (A7)true;

like a (Ebmaj9)star, see it shine.

A (D)dream

that is (Bm7)yours,

that is (G)mine.

(A)You were my dream, Now I’ve got dreams all the my things I could (D7)nev er be.

dreams you’ll nev Oh, know.

whoa, whoa.

(Em7)You won’t take my (Asus2)dream from me.

When I first (Csus2)saw you,

I said, (Gsus2)“Oh my,”

I said, (Bbmaj9)“Oh, my,”

“that’s my

(D)dream.”

When I First Saw You by Jamie Foxx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I First Saw You” by Jamie Foxx 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 108 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.
How many chords does "When I First Saw You" use?
Just 22 chords: A, A#dim7, A7, Am7, Asus2, Bb, Bbmaj9, Bm7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jamie Foxx songs work for kids?
Try "FLY LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.