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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.
(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"When I First Saw You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 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 “When I First Saw You”
- Why does "When I First Saw You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When I First Saw You".
- What key is "When I First Saw You" by Tom Eyen played in?
- When I First Saw You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I First Saw You"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I First Saw You" 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 "When I First Saw You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When I First Saw You"?
- "When I First Saw You" was originally performed by Tom Eyen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When I First Saw You"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Ab7, Asus4, C, D, E, Em7, F#m7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Tom Eyen can I play here?
- Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "When I First Saw You"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When I First Saw You".
- Can I see all the notes in "When I First Saw You"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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