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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"First Day Of My Life" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "First Day Of My Life"?
- 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 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 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 Day Of My Life". Key of E, 94 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.