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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "For The First Time" by The Script: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “For The First Time”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "For The First Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "For The First Time" by The Script. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "For The First Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "For The First Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.