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 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.

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”

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 120 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 chords are used in "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, +3 more.
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.

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