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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 was 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 (F#7)where I want to go.
And so I (E)thought I’d (B)let you know,
yeah, these (A)things take for ev er.
I es pe cial ly am slow,
But I’d but I (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 was 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 (F#7)prob ’ly be hap py.
So, if you (E)wan na (B)be with me,
with these (A)things there’s no tell ing; we just have to wait and see.
But I’d but I (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.
First Day Of My Life — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 94 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “First Day Of My Life”
- What key is "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes played in?
- First Day Of My Life is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "First Day Of My Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "First Day Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "First Day Of My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "First Day Of My Life"?
- "First Day Of My Life" was originally performed by Bright Eyes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "First Day Of My Life"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, B, C#m, C#m7, E, F#7, F#m, +2 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "First Day Of My Life" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "First Day Of My Life" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "First Day Of My Life" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.