Other arrangements of For The First Time
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Are those your (Ab)eyes?
Is that your (Db)smile?
Am I’ve been (Ab)look ing at you for ev er, yet I (Bbm7)nev er saw you be fore.
Are (Eb)these your (Ab)hands
hold ing (Ab)mine?
Now I (Fm)won der how I (Db)could have been so (Ebsus)blind.
And for the (Ab)first time,
I am (Fm)look ing in your eyes.
For the (Ab)first time, I’m see ing who you are.
I can’t be lieve how much I see when you’re (Ab)look ing back at (Db)me.
Now I (Ab)un der stand what (Fm)love is, love is
(Eb)for the first time.
Can this be (Ab)real?
Can this be (Db)true?
Am I the (Ab)per son I was this morn ing, and are (Bbm7)you er the same be you?
It’s (Eb)all so (Ab)strange.
How it (Ab)be?
All a (Fm)long this love was (Db)right in front of (Ebsus)me.
And for the (Ab)first time,
I am (Fm)look ing in your eyes.
For the (Ab)first time, I’m see ing who you are.
I can’t be lieve how much I see when you’re (Ab)look ing back at (Db)me.
Now I (Ab)un der stand what (Fm)love is, love is
(Eb)for the first time.
Can this be time.
Such a (Bbm7)long time a go,
I had (Bbm7)giv en up on (Ebsus)find ing (Eb)this e mo tion
ev er a (Fm7)gain.
But you’re (D)here with me now.
Yes, I (G)found you some how,
and I’ve nev er been so sure.
And for the (Bb)first time,
I am (Gm)look ing in your eyes.
For the (Bb)first time, I’m see ing who you are.
I can’t be lieve how much I see when you’re (Bb)look ing back at (Eb)me.
Now I (Bb)un der stand what (Gm)love is,
love (Fsus)is for the first (Bb)time.
For The First Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "For The First Time" by Kenny Loggins: 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 Ab, 90 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 Kenny Loggins played in?
- For The First Time is arranged in the key of Ab 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 90 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 Kenny Loggins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "For The First Time"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Dbm, Dbmaj7, Dm7, +11 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Loggins can I play here?
- Try "THIS IS IT", "FOOTLOOSE", "WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND"". 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 Kenny Loggins. 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 Ab, 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.