I would have (G)giv en you all of my (F)heart,
but there’s (G)some one dry who’s torn it a (F)part.
And she’s (G)tak en just all that I (F)had, but (G)if you want, I’ll try to love a (G)gain.
Ba by, I’ll (F)try to love a gain but I (G)know:
The first (G)cut is the (G)deep est; ba by, I know the first (G)cut is the (G)deep est.
When it (C)comes to be in’ (G)luck y she’s (F)cursed;
when it (F)comes to lov in’ me she’s (G)worst.
I still (G)want en you by my (F)side,
just to (G)help me dry the tears that I’ve (F)cried.
And I’m (G)sure gon na give you a (F)try, and (G)if you want, I’ll
try to love a (G)gain.
Ba by, I’ll (F)try to love a gain but I (G)know:
The first (G)cut is the (G)deep est; ba by, I know the first (G)cut is the (G)deep est.
When it (C)comes to be in’ (G)luck y she’s (F)cursed;
when it (F)comes to lov in’ me she’s (G)worst.
I still (G)comes to lov in’ me she’s (F)worst.
The First Cut Is The Deepest by Sheryl Crow
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The First Cut Is The Deepest" in?
- "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The First Cut Is The Deepest" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "The First Cut Is The Deepest" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "The First Cut Is The Deepest" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
- Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "MY FAVORITE MISTAKE", "REAL GONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.