Is this real sheet music for "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The First Cut Is The Deepest".

Can I see all the notes in "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 80 BPM.

The First Cut Is The Deepest — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The First Cut Is The Deepest" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Sheryl Crow

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

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.