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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Get It Right The First Time" by Billy Joel: 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 F, 108 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 “Get It Right The First Time”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Get It Right The First Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Get It Right The First Time" by Billy Joel. 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 "Get It Right The First Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Get It Right 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.