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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Loved Her First" by Heartland: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Loved Her First" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Loved Her First" by Heartland. 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 "I Loved Her First" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "I Loved Her First" 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.