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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.
First Of May — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "First Of May" by Bee Gees 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 D, 80 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to develop your sense of lyrical, singing melody in the right hand while your left hand holds steady with an octave bass pattern — keep those octaves relaxed, wrist loose, no tension.
At 80 BPM in the key of D, the tempo is gentle enough to really focus on smooth chord transitions, but watch the move from D7 to G and especially into F#m — that F#m shape tends to trip up newer players, so isolate it: practice just the Em7–F#m–A progression in a loop until your fingers land without hesitation.
Start hands-separate, left hand first to lock in that octave rhythm, then layer the melody on top.
Use a touch of sustain pedal on the longer melodic phrases to keep things warm and connected, but lift cleanly on each chord change so nothing blurs.
This is the piece that'll make your octave bass feel like second nature — once it's automatic, everything else flows.
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About “First Of May”
- Can I learn "First Of May" 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 Of May" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- What key is "First Of May" by Bee Gees played in?
- First Of May is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "First Of May"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "First Of May" 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 Of May"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "First Of May"?
- "First Of May" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "First Of May"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, D, D7, Em7, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
- Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". 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 Of May"?
- 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 Of May" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "First Of May"?
- 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 Of May" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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