For The First Time

by The Script
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Lyrics

(A)She’s all laid up in bed with a bro ken heart,

while (A6)I’m drink in’ Jack all a lone in my lo cal bar.

And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mad sit u a tion, on ly do ing things out of frus tra tion.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

She (A)She’s in now, at the can’t seem to find the time.

I got a (A6)I job just now my job un but did ploy ment line.

And we don’t know how, how we got in to this mess.

Is it God’s test?

you pick your Some one help us, ’cause we’re do ing our best.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

But we’re gon na start by (F#m7)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, say ing things we have n’t for a while, a while, yeah.

We’re (F#m7)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh,

ooh.)

(A)She’s in now, at the door with her head held high,

I got while (A6)I job just now my job un but did n’t my pride.

And we both know how, how we’re gon na make it work when it hurts, when you pick your self one up you get we’re kicked to the dirt.

(D5)Try’n’ to make it work, but man, these times are hard.

But we’re gon na start by (F#m7)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, do ing things we have n’t for a while, a while, yeah.

We’re (F#m7)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh,

ooh.)

ooh.) Yeah,

(F#m)drink ing old cheap bot tles of wine, sit talk ing up all night, say ing things we have n’t for a while.

We’re (F#m)smil ing, but we’re close to tears.

E ven af ter all these years, we just now got the feel ing that we’re meet ing for the first time.

(Ooh.

Yeah, for the first time.

Ooh.

Oh, for the first time.

Ooh.) Yeah,

For The First Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "For The First Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “For The First Time

Can I play "For The First Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "For The First Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "For The First Time" by The Script played in?
For The First Time is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "For The First Time"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "For The First Time" 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 "For The First Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "For The First Time"?
"For The First Time" was originally performed by The Script. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "For The First Time"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A6, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Dsus2, E, +5 more.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?
Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "For The First Time"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "For The First Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "For The First Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "For The First Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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