Learn "THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST" by Rod Stewart on Piano

Master "THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST" by Rod Stewart with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of C at 98 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

I would have (C)giv en you all of my heart, but there’s (G)some one dry who’s torn it a part. And she’s (C)tak en just all (G)give that I had, but (G)if you want, I’ll try to love a (G)gain. (G)Ba by, I’ll try to love a (F)gain, but I know: The first (G)cut is the deep est. (G)Ba by, I know the first (G)cut is the deep est. When it (C)comes to be in’ (G)luck y, she’s cursed; when it (C)comes to lov in’ (F)me, she’s worst. I still (C)want en you by of my side, just to (G)help me dry the tears that I’ve cried. And I’m (C)sure en gon na (G)give you a try, and (G)if you want, I’ll try to love a (G)gain. (G)Ba by, I’ll try to love a (F)gain, but I know: The first (G)cut is the deep est. (G)Ba by, I know the first (G)cut is the deep est. When it (C)comes to be in’ (G)luck y, she’s cursed; when it (C)comes to lov in’ (F)me, she’s worst. I still (C)comes to lov in’ (G)me, she’s worst. I still to love a (F)gain but I know: The first (G)cut is the deep est. (G)Ba by, I know the first (G)cut is the deep est. When it (C)comes to be in’ (G)luck y, she’s cursed; when it (C)comes to lov in’ (G)me, she’s worst.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
C
Tempo
98 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "The First Cut Is The Deepest" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.