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I don’t be lieve in first im (C7sus)pres sions.
For just this once I hope that (F)looks ing don’t de ceive.
strong.
But I ain’t got time for true con fes sions.
then (C)I might Got ta make a move right takes now, if (Bb)got to meet that girl mis some how.
I Get it right the first time; that’s the main thing.
Oh,
I can’t af ford to let it pass.
You get it right the next time, that’s not the (Gm7)same thing.
Oh,
gon na make the first time (Fmaj7)last.
(Dm7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (A7sus)la.
(Bbmaj7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (Bb)lo.
(Dm7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (A7sus)la.
(Bb)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (F)la.
I’m not much pose at con ver (C7sus)sa tion.
I nev er was much walks at (F)com of on de real strong.
Well, if all it takes is in spir a tion,
then (C)I might Have have give just one it takes try; if (Bb)I don’t make no bad to takes.
And and get it right the first time, that’s the main thing.
Oh,
I can’t af ford to let it pass.
You get it right the next time, that’s not the (Gm7)same thing.
Oh,
gon na make the first time (Fmaj7)last.
(Dm7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (A7sus)la.
(Bbmaj7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (Bb)lo.
(Dm7)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (A7sus)la.
(Bb)La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, (F)la.
(F)la.
I might find the cour age, yeah, (C)I (F)might get up the nerve.
Oh, but (Gm7)if my tim ing ain’t just right, what (Bb)pur pose would that serve?
I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know (C)how to (F)say those first few words.
If I (Gm7)want to put my self in touch, the (Bbm7)first few mo ments mean so much.
(F)la.
Get It Right The First Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Get It Right 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 F, 108 BPM.
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About “Get It Right The First Time”
- Can I play "Get It Right 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 "Get It Right The First Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Get It Right The First Time" by Billy Joel played in?
- Get It Right The First Time is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Get It Right The First Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Get It Right 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 "Get It Right The First Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Get It Right The First Time"?
- "Get It Right The First Time" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Get It Right The First Time"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Abdom, Am7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Get It Right 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. "Get It Right The First Time" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Get It Right 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 "Get It Right The First Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.