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Learn "FIRST DAY OF MY LIFE" by Bright Eyes on Piano
Master "FIRST DAY OF MY LIFE" by Bright Eyes with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of E at 94 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 94 BPM.
Lyrics
Re This is the first day of my life.
I swear I was born right in the door way.
I went out in the rain; sud d’nly (G#)ev ’ry thing (C#m)changed.
They’re spread ing as (F#7)blan kets on the beach.
And you said: Yours is the first face that I saw.
I think I I was did n’t blind be fore I met you.
And I don’t know where I am, I don’t (G#)know where I’ve been, but I
and know I’d (F#7)where I want to go.
And so I (E)thought I’d (B)let you know,
yeah, these (A)things take just for ev er.
I es pe cial ly am slow,
But I’d rath but er I be (F#m)re al ize that I need you, and I won dered if I could come home.
Mm,
mm.
Re mem ber the time you drove all night
I swear just to meet me in the morn ing?
And I thought it was strange; you said (G#)ev ’ry thing (C#m)changed.
You felt ing as (F#7)if you just woke up.
And you said: This is the first day of my life.
I’m glad I I was did n’t die be fore I met you.
And I But now I don’t care; I could (G#)go an y where with you,
and know I’d (F#7)prob ’ly be hap py.
So, if you (E)wan na (B)be with me,
with these (A)things there’s just no tell ing; we just have to wait and see.
But I’d rath but er I be (F#m)work al ing for a pay check than wait ing to win the lot ter y.
Oh,
mm.
Be sides, may be this time is dif f’rent.
I mean, I real ly think you’ll like me, ee, ee, (G#)ee,
ee,
ee, ee.
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How to Play "First Day Of My Life" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.