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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "First" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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.
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About “First”
- Can I play "First" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "First" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "First"?
- Yes — 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "First"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "First" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "First"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "First" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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