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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes 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 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”
- Can I learn "First Day Of My Life" 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 Day Of My Life" with hands-separate practice in E at 94 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "First Day Of My Life"?
- 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 Day Of My Life" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "First Day Of My Life"?
- 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 Day Of My Life" is in the key of E at 94 BPM.
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