Learn "FIRST OF MAY" by Bee Gees on Piano

Master "FIRST OF MAY" by Bee Gees with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 80 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

When (D)I was small and Christ mas (F#m)trees were tall, we (G)used to love while (D)oth ers used to (A)play. Don’t (D)ask me why, but time has (F#m)passed us by; the (G)some one else moved (D)in from far a (A)way. Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small, and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day. But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die, but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May. The (D)ap ple tree that grew for (F#m)you and me, I (G)watched the ap ples (D)fall ing one by (A)one. And (D)I re call the mo ment (F#m)of them all, the (G)day I kissed your (D)cheek and you were (A)gone. Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small, and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day. But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die, but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May. The (D)May.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
easy
Artist
Bee Gees

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How to Play "First Of May" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.