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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Get It Right The First Time" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Get It Right The First Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Get It Right The First Time" with hands-separate practice in F at 108 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Get It Right The First Time"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Get It Right The First Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Get It Right The First Time"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Get It Right The First Time" is in the key of F at 108 BPM.