Learn "THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE" by Roberta Flack on Piano

Master "THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE" by Roberta Flack with our interactive piano player. This easy-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of C at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

The first time ev er I (C)saw your face, I thought the sun rose in your eyes, and the moon and the stars were the (C)gifts you gave to the dark and the end of the (C)skies. The first time ev er I (C)kissed your mouth, I felt the earth move in my hand, like the trem bling the heart of a (C)cap tive bird that was there at the my com the (C)skies. (C)mand, my love. and last till the end of time, my love. The first time ev er I (C)saw your face, your face, your face, your (C)face.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
C
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.