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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"For The First Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "For The First Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "For The First Time" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "For The First Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "For The First Time" is in the key of A at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "For The First Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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