What key is "When I First Saw You" in?

"When I First Saw You" by Tom Eyen is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "When I First Saw You" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "When I First Saw You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "When I First Saw You"?

This arrangement of "When I First Saw You" uses 12 chords: A, Ab7, Asus4, C, D, E, Em7, F#m7, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "When I First Saw You" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Tom Eyen can I play here?

Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my.”

I said (G)“Oh my, that’s a (D)dream,

(Em7)that’s a (D)dream.”

I (Em7)need ed a dream when it (Em7)all seemed to go (D)bad.

(G)Then I (D)found you,

and I have had the most beau ti ful dreams

(G)an y man ev er had.

When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my,

(G)oh my, that’s my (D)dream,

(Em7)that’s (D)my dream.”

I (Em7)need ed a dream

to (D)make (Em7)me (D)strong.

(Em7)You were the on ly rea son I’ve had to go (G)on.

You are my dream,

(G)all the things I nev er knew.

(Em7)You are my dream.

(G)Who could be lieve they could (A)ev er (Gmaj7)come (A)true?

And (Em7)who could be lieve (D)the world would be lieve in (A)my (Asus)dreams, (A)too?

There comes a (G)time

when the (G)child’s got to (A)grow.

There comes a (D)time

when the (E)wom an’s got to go.

Ma ma (G)said I am spe cial.

She said I’ve got to (A)prove I am (D)just as good.

(D)I’m e ven (G)bet ter than.

That’s (G)what she would say.

(G)Shine, Dee na, (A)shine.

And (G)I’m gon na shine.

No, I’ve got (G)dreams of my own,

dreams you’ve nev er known.

(G)nev er take my (A)dream from me.

When I first (D)saw (C)you,

I said, (G)“Oh my,

(Gm)oh my.

(CN.C.)That’s my dream.”

When I First Saw You by Tom Eyen

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When I First Saw You”

What key is "When I First Saw You" in?: "When I First Saw You" by Tom Eyen is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "When I First Saw You" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "When I First Saw You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "When I First Saw You"?: This arrangement of "When I First Saw You" uses 12 chords: A, Ab7, Asus4, C, D, E, Em7, F#m7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "When I First Saw You" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tom Eyen can I play here?: Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.