First Dance

by Justin Bieber
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Lyrics

’cause you on ly got one chance,

your first dance, first dance.

When I close my eyes,

I see me and you at the prom.

We’ve both been wait ing so long

for this day to come.

Now that it’s (F)here, ly let’s make it spe cial.

(I can’t de ny,)

there’s so man y thoughts in my mind.

The D.

J.’s play ing my fav ’rite song, ain’t no chap er one.

(F)This could be the night of your dreams.

On ly if you (C)give,

give the first dance to me,

girl, I (Em7)prom ise I’ll be gen tle,

but we (F)got ta do it slow ly.

If you (C)give,

give the first dance to me,

I’m gon’ cher ish ev ’ry mo ment, ’cause it on ly (F)hap pens once,

once in a life time.

I could n’t ask for more;

we’re rock in’ back ing and forth

un der the co ball.

Now We’re the (F)on ly ones on the floor.

cial.

(I can’t de ny,)

there’s so man y thoughts in my mind.

The D.

J.’s play ing my fav ’rite song; now we’re all a lone.

(F)Here’s the op por tu of ni ty.

On ly if you (C)give,

give the first dance to me,

girl, I (Em7)prom ise I’ll be gen tle,

but we (F)got ta do it slow ly.

If you (C)give,

give the first dance to me,

I’m gon’ cher ish ev ’ry mo ment, ’cause it on ly (F)hap pens once,

once in a life time.

I could n’t ask for more; once in...

(C)Ev ’ry bod y says that we look cute to geth er.

(Em7)Let’s make this a night the two of us re mem ber.

No (F)teach ers a round to see us danc ing close.

I’m (Dm7)tell ing you, our par ents will nev er know.

Be fore the (C)lights go up and the mu sic turns off, (Em7)that’s the per fect time for me to taste your lip gloss.

Your glass slip per’s in my hand right here: we’ll (G)make it be fore the clock strikes nine.

If you once in a life time,

’cause you on ly got one chance,

your first dance.

If you (C)give,

give the first dance to me,

I’m gon’ cher ish ev ’ry mo ment, ’cause it on ly (F)hap pens once,

once in a life time.

First Dance — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "First Dance" 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “First Dance”

Can I play "First Dance" 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 Dance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "First Dance" by Justin Bieber played in?
First Dance 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 Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "First Dance" 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 Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "First Dance"?
"First Dance" was originally performed by Justin Bieber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?
Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "First Dance"?
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 Dance" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "First Dance"?
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 Dance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.