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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When I First Saw You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "When I First Saw You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When I First Saw You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "When I First Saw You"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When I First Saw You" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "When I First Saw You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I First Saw You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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