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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 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 Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack played in?
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" 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 Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was originally performed by Roberta Flack. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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