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The First Time

Kelsea Ballerini

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

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

Verse
I Put On My Make Up ESpray My Perfume           B​
Sat On The Front PF#orch, Waitin' On You         G#m​
Said We Would Catch Up BecEause It Had Been Awhile            B          F#​
I Hate To Admit IEt But My Hands Are Shaking           B​
Barely BreathiF#n' Heart Is Racin'      G#m​
Looks Like FeelingEs Don't Always Change Their MinBds                    F#​
But YouE Never Called, Never Showed Up GuesBs Somethings Never Change   F#                           G#m​
And JustE Like Living In A Flashback... YBou Let Me Down AgF#ain

Hook
That's Why The Past ShoulEd Be The Past               B​
F#Far Behind Back Of Mind, Out G#mOf The Way
Let The MemorEies Burn And Crash              B​
Cause Sittin' F#Here Looking At The Driveway
Is Just TeaErin My Heart Back In HaBlf
Like NotF#hings Changed Except The Time That's Passed    G#m​
And That'Es Why Good-Bye Should Mean Good-Bye The FBirst Time           F#​

Instruments
  E B   F#

Verse 2
I Should Know Better I EHate That I Still Cry         B​
Lookin' Like A Fool HereF# Watchin' For Headlights       G#m​
And Kickin'E Myself For BelieviBn' In You Again             F#​
I Bet Your Out Drinkin' WiEth A New Blonde ABnd
Telling Her F#Whatevers Playin Is Her Song          G#m​
Yeah And EHelping Her Up Into Your CheBvy Instead                  F#​
EEven When You Don't Have MBe You Can Still Be The One F#To Hurt Me                    G#m​
It MEust Feel Good To Know That I'Bm Still Holdin' On To LettiF#ng Go

Outro
E    B  F#   G#m          Oh , The FEirBstF# Time
And That's Why The Past ShoulEd Be The Past Oh,            TBhe FiF#rstG#m Time                   E  B  F#​
Also available in: Ab (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The First Time?

The chords for The First Time are: E, B, F#, G#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: E, B, F#, G#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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