The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

by Roberta Flack
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Lyrics

The first time

ev er I (C)saw your face,

I thought the sun

rose

in your (Em)eyes,

and the (G)moon and the stars

were the (C)gifts you gave

to the (Bb)dark

(Bb)and the end of the (C)skies.

The first time

ev er I (C)kissed your mouth,

I felt the earth

move

in my (Em)hand,

like the (G)trem bling the heart

of a (C)cap tive bird

that was (Bb)there

(Bb)at the my of com (C)mand,

my love.

and (Bb)last

till the (Bb)end of (C)time,

my love.

The first time

ev er I (C)saw

your face,

your face,

your face,

your (C)face.

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”

What key is "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in?
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" 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 Time Ever I Saw Your Face" 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 Time Ever I Saw Your Face" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Roberta Flack can I play here?
Try "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU", "TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE", "Killing Me Softly With His Song". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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