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The First Time

Kelsea Ballerini

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The First Time by Kelsea Ballerini in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A E   B C#m   A E   B

Verse
I Put On My Make Up ASpray My Perfume           E​
Sat On The Front PBorch, Waitin' On You        C#m​
Said We Would Catch Up BecAause It Had Been Awhile            E          B​
I Hate To Admit IAt But My Hands Are Shaking           E​
Barely BreathiBn' Heart Is Racin'     C#m​
Looks Like FeelingAs Don't Always Change Their MinEds                    B​
But YouA Never Called, Never Showed Up GuesEs Somethings Never Change   B                          C#m​
And JustA Like Living In A Flashback... YEou Let Me Down AgBain

Hook
That's Why The Past ShoulAd Be The Past               E​
BFar Behind Back Of Mind, OutC#m Of The Way
Let The MemorAies Burn And Crash              E​
Cause Sittin' BHere Looking At The Driveway
Is Just TeaArin My Heart Back In HaElf
Like NotBhings Changed Except The Time That's Passed   C#m​
And That'As Why Good-Bye Should Mean Good-Bye The FEirst Time           B​

Instruments
  A E   B

Verse 2
I Should Know Better I AHate That I Still Cry         E​
Lookin' Like A Fool HereB Watchin' For Headlights      C#m​
And Kickin'A Myself For BelieviEn' In You Again             B​
I Bet Your Out Drinkin' WiAth A New Blonde AEnd
Telling Her BWhatevers Playin Is Her Song         C#m​
Yeah And AHelping Her Up Into Your CheEvy Instead                  B​
AEven When You Don't Have MEe You Can Still Be The One BTo Hurt Me                   C#m​
It MAust Feel Good To Know That I'Em Still Holdin' On To LettiBng Go

Outro
A    E  B  C#m           Oh , The AFiErsBt Time
And That's Why The Past ShoulAd Be The Past Oh,            TEhe FiBrsC#mt Time                  A  E  B​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The First Time?

The chords for The First Time are: A, E, B, C#m

What is the original key of The First Time?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing The First Time?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The First Time in another key?

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

Can The First Time be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The First Time on ukulele?

Chord The First Time can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The First Time?

The First Time uses 4 chords: A, E, B, C#m

What is the easiest way to play The First Time?

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 released in?

The First Time was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The First Time?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The First Time 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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