First Love

by Adele
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

So

lit tle to (C)say, but so much time.

De (Em)spite my emp ty mouth, the words are in (Am)my mind.

Please (F)wear the face,

the one where you (C)smile, be cause it ’ll light en (Em)up my heart

when I start to (Am)cry.

For give me, (F)first love,

but I’m (C)tired.

I need to (Em)get a way

to feel a (Am)gain.

Try to un der stand (F)why.

Don’t get so (C)close to change my mind.

Please wipe that (Em)look out of your eyes.

It’s brib ing me (Am)to doubt my self.

Sim (F)ply,

it’s (C)time.

This love has (Em)dried up

and stayed be (Am)hind.

And if I stay, I’ll

be a (C)lie,

then choke on (Em)words

I’d al ways (Am)hide.

Ex cuse me, (F)first love, but we’re (C)through.

I need to (Em)taste a kiss from

some one (Am)new.

For give me, (F)first love, but I’m too (C)tired.

I’m (Em)bored, to say the least, and

I lack de (Am)sire.

For give me, (F)first love.

For give me, (C)first love.

For give me, (Em)first love.

For give me, (Am)first love.

First Love — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"First Love" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 158 BPM.

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About “First Love”

Why does "First Love" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "First Love".
What key is "First Love" by Adele played in?
First Love 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 Love"?
The arrangement plays at 158 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "First Love" 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 Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "First Love"?
"First Love" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "First Love"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "First Love".
Can I see all the notes in "First Love"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 158 BPM.