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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"First" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "First" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "First" is in C.
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.
Does "First" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "First" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "First"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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