Other arrangements of I Loved Her First
Pick a learning view.
(E)Look at the two of you, (C#m7)danc in’ that way,
(A)lost in the mo ment and (F#m7)each oth er’s (B)face.
(E)So much in love, you’re a lone in this place, like there’s (A)no bod y else in the world.
(E)I was e nough for her (C#m7)not long a go.
(A)I was her (E)num ber one; (F#m7)she told me so.
And she still means the world to me, (C#m7)just so you know.
So, be (A)care ful when (E)you hold my girl.
And (C#m)Time chang es ev ’ry thing, (A)life must go on and I’m (E)not gon na stand in your way.
(B)I loved her first,
I held her first and a place in my (A)heart will (E)al ways be hers.
From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,
I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.
And I (F#m7)prayed that she’d find you some (A)day.
But it’s (F#m7)still hard to (E)give her a way;
(B7)I loved her first.
(E)How could that beau ti ful (C#m7)wom an with you
(A)be the same (E)freck le faced (F#m7)kid that I knew; And she still that I read all those (C#m7)fair y tales to So, and (A)tucked in to (E)bed all those nights.
And (C#m)I knew the first time I (A)saw you with her, it was (E)on ly a mat ter of time.
(B)I loved her first,
I held her first and a place in my (A)heart will (E)al ways be hers.
From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,
I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.
And I (F#m7)prayed that she’d find you some (A)day.
But it’s (F#m7)still hard to (E)give her a way;
(B7)I loved her first.
(B7)I loved her first.
From the (B)first breath she breathed, when she first smiled at me,
I knew the love of a fa ther runs (F#m7)deep.
Some day you (F#m7)might know what I’m go in’ through,
when a (F#m7)mir a cle (E)smiles up at you.
(B7)I loved her first.
I Loved Her First — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Loved Her First" 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 E, 69 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 “I Loved Her First”
- Can I play "I Loved Her First" 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 "I Loved Her First" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Loved Her First" by Heartland played in?
- I Loved Her First is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Loved Her First"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Loved Her First" 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 "I Loved Her First"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Loved Her First"?
- "I Loved Her First" was originally performed by Heartland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Loved Her First"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, E, F#m7.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Loved Her First"?
- 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. "I Loved Her First" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Loved Her First"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Loved Her First" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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