What key is "First" in?

"First" by Lauren Daigle is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "First" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "First" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "First"?

This arrangement of "First" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus4, F, F6, Fmaj7, G, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "First" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lauren Daigle can I play here?

Try "LOVE LIKE THIS", "TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS", "O' LORD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Be fore I bring my need, I will (G)bring my heart.

Be fore I lift my cares, I will (G)lift my arms.

I wan na know You, I wan na find You in ev ’ry sea son, in ev ’ry mo ment.

Be fore I bring my need, I will (G)bring my heart

and (F6)seek You (Am)first.

I wan na seek You, I wan na seek You (Am)first.

I wan na keep You, I wan na keep You (Am)first.

(C)More than an y thing I want, I want You (Am)first.

Be fore I speak a word, let me (G)hear Your voice.

And in the midst of pain, let me (G)feel Your joy.

I wan na know You, I wan na find You in ev ’ry sea son, in ev ’ry mo ment.

Be fore I speak a word, I will (G)bring my heart

and (F6)seek You (Am)first.

I wan na seek You, I wan na seek You (Am)first.

I wan na keep You, I wan na keep You (Am)first.

(C)More than an y thing I want, I want You (Am)first.

You are my (Am)treas ure and (Csus)my

re ward.

Let noth ing (Am)ev er

(Csus)come

be fore.

You are my (Fmaj7)treas ure and (Csus)my

re ward.

Let noth ing (Fmaj7)ev er

(C)come

be fore

I seek You

(Am)first.

(I wan na seek You)

(Am)first.

I wan na seek You, I wan na seek You (Am)first.

I wan na keep You, I wan na keep You (Am)first.

(C)More than an y thing I want, I want You (Am)first,

(Am)first.

First by Lauren Daigle

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with sustained, expressive playing in the key of C.

Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern — root note, then chord — so keep that motion steady and relaxed; think of it as a gentle rocking rather than a bounce.

The chord set looks bigger than it is: F, Fmaj7, and F6 all share the same left-hand root, and Csus4 is just your C chord with one finger sliding up to F — practice that tiny shift until it feels automatic.

Watch the G-to-Am transition especially; at 120 BPM it comes faster than you'd expect in a peaceful ballad.

I'd suggest hands-separate first, looping the verse pattern in your left hand until it's effortless, then layering in the melody.

Once both hands sync on that oompah groove, use light sustain pedal to connect the phrases without muddying them.

This is the piece that will lock in your sense of how small chord variations — like Csus4 resolving back to C — add real emotional color with almost no extra effort.

About “First”

What key is "First" in?: "First" by Lauren Daigle is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "First" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "First" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "First"?: This arrangement of "First" uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus4, F, F6, Fmaj7, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "First" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lauren Daigle can I play here?: Try "LOVE LIKE THIS", "TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS", "O' LORD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.