What key is "Last First Kiss" in?

"Last First Kiss" by One Direction is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Last First Kiss" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Last First Kiss" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Last First Kiss"?

This arrangement of "Last First Kiss" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Last First Kiss" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by One Direction can I play here?

Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ba by, I, I wan na know,

what you think when you’re a lone.

Is it (Dm)me, yeah?

Are you think ing of me, yeah,

oh?

We’ve been friends now for a while,

wan na know that when you smile, is it (Dm)me, yeah?

Are you think ing of me, yeah?

(Bb)Oh, oh.

Girl, what would you do?

Would you wan na stay

if I were to say:

I wan na be (F)last, yeah.

Ba by let me be your, (Bb)let me be your last first kiss.

I wan na be (Dm)first, yeah.

Wan na be the first to (Bb)take it all the way like this.

And if (F)you

on ly (Bb)knew,

I wan na be (Dm)last, yeah.

Ba by let me be your, (Bb)last, your last first kiss.

Last First Kiss by One Direction

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with four foundational chords in the key of B♭ — Bb, Dm, F, and C — at a relaxed 80 BPM that gives you plenty of breathing room.

Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern, meaning you'll alternate between a low root note and the chord above it in a steady back-and-forth; keep that motion light and even so it doesn't overpower the melody.

The trickiest transition for most beginners is moving from Bb to C, because every note in the chord shifts — practice just that two-chord change slowly, hands separate, until it feels automatic.

Once your left hand can run the bass pattern without you thinking about it, layer the right hand melody on top at half tempo before bringing it up to speed.

Watch your dynamics through the romantic, legato phrases: let the melody sing above the accompaniment by pressing the right-hand keys slightly more firmly.

This is the piece that will lock in your I–ii–IV–V movement in B♭, a pattern you'll meet again and again in pop music.

About “Last First Kiss”

What key is "Last First Kiss" in?: "Last First Kiss" by One Direction is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Last First Kiss" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Last First Kiss" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Last First Kiss"?: This arrangement of "Last First Kiss" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Last First Kiss" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?: Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.