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The First Time

Kelsea Ballerini

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

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

Verse
I Put On My Make Up DSpray My Perfume           A​
Sat On The Front PEorch, Waitin' On You        F#m​
Said We Would Catch Up BecDause It Had Been Awhile            A          E​
I Hate To Admit IDt But My Hands Are Shaking           A​
Barely BreathiEn' Heart Is Racin'     F#m​
Looks Like FeelingDs Don't Always Change Their MinAds                    E​
But YouD Never Called, Never Showed Up GuesAs Somethings Never Change   E                          F#m​
And JustD Like Living In A Flashback... YAou Let Me Down AgEain

Hook
That's Why The Past ShoulDd Be The Past               A​
EFar Behind Back Of Mind, OutF#m Of The Way
Let The MemorDies Burn And Crash              A​
Cause Sittin' EHere Looking At The Driveway
Is Just TeaDrin My Heart Back In HaAlf
Like NotEhings Changed Except The Time That's Passed   F#m​
And That'Ds Why Good-Bye Should Mean Good-Bye The FAirst Time           E​

Instruments
  D A   E

Verse 2
I Should Know Better I DHate That I Still Cry         A​
Lookin' Like A Fool HereE Watchin' For Headlights      F#m​
And Kickin'D Myself For BelieviAn' In You Again             E​
I Bet Your Out Drinkin' WiDth A New Blonde AAnd
Telling Her EWhatevers Playin Is Her Song         F#m​
Yeah And DHelping Her Up Into Your CheAvy Instead                  E​
DEven When You Don't Have MAe You Can Still Be The One ETo Hurt Me                   F#m​
It MDust Feel Good To Know That I'Am Still Holdin' On To LettiEng Go

Outro
D    A  E  F#m           Oh , The DFiArsEt Time
And That's Why The Past ShoulDd Be The Past Oh,            TAhe FiErsF#mt Time                  D  A  E​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The First Time?

The chords for The First Time are: D, A, E, F#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: D, A, E, F#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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