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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"For The First Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "For The First Time"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "For The First Time". Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


