Other arrangements of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.