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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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