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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "First Dance" by Justin Bieber in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "First Dance" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "First Dance" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "First Dance"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "First Dance" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "First Dance"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "First Dance" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.