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(A)She’s all laid up in bed with a bro ken heart,
while (F#m)I’m drink ing Jack all a lone in my lo cal bar.
And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mad si tu a tion, on ly do in’ things out of frus tra tion.
(D)Try in’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.
She (A)needs me now but I can’t seem to find the time.
I got a (F#m)new job now on the un em ploy ment line.
And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mess, is it God’s test?
Some one help us ’cause we’re do in’ our best.
(D)Try in’ 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 in’ up all night.
Say in’ 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.
(A)She’s in line at the dole with her head held
while (F#m)I just lost my job but did n’t my fight.
both
we’re gon na make it work when hurts, when you pick your self up you get kicked to the dirt.
(D)Try in’ 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 in’ up all night.
Do
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.
(F#m7)Drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk in’ up all night.
Say in’ things we have n’t for a while.
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.
(Dmaj7)Just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.
(A)Oh, these times are hard Yeah, they’re mak ing us cra zy.
Don’t give up on me ba by.
(F#m7)Oh, these times are hard.
Yeah, they’re mak ing us cra zy.
Don’t give up on me ba by.
(A)Oh, these times are hard Yeah, they’re mak ing us cra zy.
Don’t give up on me ba by.
(F#m7)Oh, these times are hard.
Yeah, they’re mak ing us cra zy.
Don’t give up on me ba by.
For The First Time — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "For The First Time" by The Script as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “For The First Time”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "For The First Time" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "For The First Time" by The Script in?
- The backing track is in A at 88 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "For The First Time" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "For The First Time"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "For The First Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "For The First Time" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "For The First Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "For The First Time"?
- "For The First Time" was originally performed by The Script. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Script are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Script: "Breakeven", "I'm Yours", "No Good In Goodbye". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "For The First Time" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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