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2020•Folk•18.6K views•
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
C
C

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E
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C
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E
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Am
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C
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Verse 1
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E/B
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This is the first day of my life
F
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C
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Swear I was born right in the doorway
C
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E
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I went out in the rain,
Am
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suddenly everything changed
D7
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They're spreading blankets
G
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G7
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on the beach
Verse 2
C
C

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E/B
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Am
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Yours was the first face that I saw
F
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C
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I think I was blind before I met you
E
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And I don't know where I am,
Am
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I don't know where I've been
D7
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G
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But I know where I want to go
Chorus 1
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And so I thought I'd let you know
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Yeah, these things take forever,
C
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Am
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I especially am slow
Dm
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But I realized that I need you
C
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And I wondered if I could come home,
B7
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Am7
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mm- hmm, mm- hmm
Dm
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Fm
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Verse 3
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E/B
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Am
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Remember the time you drove all night
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C
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Just to meet me in the morning?
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And I thought it was strange,
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you said everything changed
D7
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You felt as if you'd just woke up
G7
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And you said
Verse 4
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E/B
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Am
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"This is the first day of my life
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C
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I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
E
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But now I don't care,
Am
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I could go anywhere with you
D7
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G
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And I'd probably be happy"
Chorus 2
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Am
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So if you wanna be with me
F
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G
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With these things there's no telling
C
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Am
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We just have to wait and see
Dm
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But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
C
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Than waiting to win the lottery,
B7
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Am7
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ah- ha, mm- hmm
Dm
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Besides, maybe this time is different
C
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B7
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I mean, I really think you like me
Am7
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Fm
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Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • C

  • E

  • Am

  • F

  • G

  • E/B

  • D7

  • G7

  • Dm

  • B7

  • Am7

  • Fm

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of First Day Of My Life by Bright Eyes is E major.

The primary chords used in First Day Of My Life are E, G#, C#m, A, B, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, G#, C#m, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of First Day Of My Life is approximately 95 beats per minute.

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