Other arrangements of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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The first time
ev er (C)I saw
your
face,
I thought the sun
rose in your eyes,
and the moon
and the stars
were the gifts
you gave
to the (Gm)dark
and the emp
ty skies.
kissed
mouth,
felt earth
move my hands,
like trem
heart
were a cap
tive bird
that (Gm)must stay
at
com mand,
my love.
And the first time
ev er I (F)lay
with
you,
I felt your heart
so (Am)close
to mine.
And I knew (F)our joy
would fill
the earth,
and last,
and last,
and last
till the (F)end of time,
my love.
The first time
ev er I (Csus4)saw
your face,
your face,
your face,
your face.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Leona Lewis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 60 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
- Can I sing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Leona Lewis in?
- The backing track is in C at 60 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 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" 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 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" 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 "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leona Lewis are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leona Lewis: "A Moment Like This", "Better In Time", "Better In Time". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Leona Lewis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.