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First Of May

Bee Gees

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for First Of May by Bee Gees in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E   A   E   B

Verse
EWhen I Was Small, And Christmas Trees Were Tall,  G#m​
AWe Used To Love While Others Used To EPlay.                B​
EDon't Ask Me Why, But Time Has Passed Us By,      G#m​
ASome One Else Moved In From FaEr Away                 B​

Hook
ANow We Are Tall, And Christmas Trees Are Small,   E​
And YouF#m Dontt Ask The Time Of Day              E​
But YouA And I, Our Love Will Never Die,   E​
But GueF#mss We'll Cry Come FiArst Of May  B         E     B​

Verse 2
EThe Apple Tree That Grew For You And Me,G#m​
AI Watched The Apples FalliEng One By One             B​
AndE I Recall The Moment Of Them All,  G#m​
AThe Day I Kissed Your CheeEk And You Were Mine       B​

Outro
EWhen I Was Small, And ChrisG#mtmas Trees Were Tall,
ADo Do Do Do DoE Do Do Do Do...    B​
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for First Of May?

The chords for First Of May are: E, A, B, G#m, F#m

What is the original key of First Of May?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing First Of May?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play First Of May in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can First Of May be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play First Of May on ukulele?

Chord First Of May can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in First Of May?

First Of May uses 5 chords: E, A, B, G#m, F#m

What is the easiest way to play First Of May?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was First Of May released in?

First Of May was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for First Of May?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch First Of May to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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