First Love

by Adele
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "First Love" by Adele 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 C, 158 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “First Love”

Can I learn "First Love" 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 Love" with hands-separate practice in C at 158 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "First Love"?
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 Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "First Love"?
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 Love" is in the key of C at 158 BPM.