I would have (D)giv en you all of my heart
but there’s (D)some one who’s (A5)torn it a part
and he’s (D)tak en just all that I had.
But if you want I’ll (D)try to love a gain.
(A5)Ba by, I’ll try to love a (Gsus2)gain but I know
the first (A)cut is the deep est.
(A)Ba by, I know the first (A)cut is the deep est.
And when it (D)comes to be ing (A)luck y he’s cursed.
And when it (D)comes to lov in’ (Gsus2)me, he’s worse.
I still (D)want you by my side
just to (D)help me dry the tears that I’ve cried.
And I’m (D)sure gon na give you a try.
If you want I’ll (D)try to love a gain,
try.
(A)Ba by, I’ll try to love a (Gsus2)gain but I know,
ohh,
the first (A)cut is the deep est.
(A)Ba by, I know the first (A)cut is the deep est.
And when it (D)comes to be ing (A)luck y, he’s cursed.
And when it (D)comes to lov in’ (Gsus2)me, he’s worse.
I still (D)want you by my side
just to (D)help me dry the tears that I’ve cried.
But I’m (D)sure gon na give you a try.
’Cause if you want I’ll (D)try to love a gain.
(A5)Try to love a gain.
(Gsus2)Try to love a gain.
(A5)Ba by, I’ll try to love a (Gsus2)gain but I know,
ohh,
the first (A5)cut is the deep
Ohh,
the first (Gsus2)cut is the deep est.
Ba by, I know
the first (Gsus2)cut is the deep est.
Try to love a gain.
The First Cut Is The Deepest by Sheryl Crow
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The First Cut Is The Deepest”
- What key is "The First Cut Is The Deepest" in?
- "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 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.
- What chords are used in "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- This arrangement of "The First Cut Is The Deepest" uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Gpow, Gsus2.
- 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.
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