First

by Lauren Daigle
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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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"First" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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 β€” root note, then chord β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” like Csus4 resolving back to C β€” add real emotional color with almost no extra effort.

About β€œFirst”

Why does "First" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "First".
What key is "First" by Lauren Daigle played in?
First is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "First"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "First" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "First"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "First"?
"First" was originally performed by Lauren Daigle. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "First"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus4, F, F6, Fmaj7, G, Gpow.
What other songs by Lauren Daigle can I play here?
Try "LOVE LIKE THIS", "TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS", "O' LORD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "First"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "First".
Can I see all the notes in "First"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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