When I First Saw You

by Tom Eyen
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"When I First Saw You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “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.

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