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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Elvis Presley in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Ballad / Slow Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  D

Verse
The FirstA Time Ever I Saw Your F#mFace I Thought The SuAn Rose In Your Eyes  Bm                       F#m    G​
AndA The Moon And Stars Were The Gifts You Gave          D​
To The DarkC And The Empty Skies My        D​
Love To The Dark AnCd The Empty Skies              D​

Hook
The First Time EvAer I Kissed YourF#m Mouth I Felt The Earth MovDe In My HandsBm                         F#m      G​
Like A Trembling Heart Of A CAaptive Bird    D​
That Was There ACt My Command My LoDve
That Was There AtC My Command        D​
Also available in: F (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

The chords for The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face are: D, A, F#m, Bm, G, C

What is the original key of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face in another key?

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

Can The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face on ukulele?

Chord The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face uses 6 chords: D, A, F#m, Bm, G, C

What is the easiest way to play The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

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 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face released in?

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 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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