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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"First" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "First"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "First". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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