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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The First Cut Is The Deepest”
- Can I learn "The First Cut Is The Deepest" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The First Cut Is The Deepest" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- What key is "The First Cut Is The Deepest" by Sheryl Crow played in?
- The First Cut Is The Deepest is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The First Cut Is The Deepest" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- "The First Cut Is The Deepest" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D, Dpow, Gpow, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Sheryl Crow can I play here?
- Try "STEVE McQUEEN", "MY FAVORITE MISTAKE", "REAL GONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The First Cut Is The Deepest" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The First Cut Is The Deepest"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The First Cut Is The Deepest" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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