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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Loved Her First" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 69 BPM.
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About “I Loved Her First”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Loved Her First" 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. "I Loved Her First" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "I Loved Her First" 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. "I Loved Her First" is in the key of E at 69 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Loved Her First"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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