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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Get It Right 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 F, 108 BPM.
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About “Get It Right The First Time”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Get It Right 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. "Get It Right The First Time" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "Get It Right 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. "Get It Right The First Time" is in the key of F at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "Get It Right The First Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.