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For The First Time chords by
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
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F
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Dm
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G
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C
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C
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Verse 1
C
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For the first
F
F

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time in a long time
G
G

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C
C

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I want the sunshine to shine on me
F
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I want those hillsides to feel me walking
G
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C
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And I want your love all over me.
Verse 2
C
C

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Ten years ago I guess you know
D
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F
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I gave my heart and my hand
G
G

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But she left me here to
C
C

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grieve but never know
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C
C

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All my days have been like nights
F
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My nights have been long days
G
G

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But when I saw you I

knew I'd love again.
C
C

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Verse 3

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F
F

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For the first time in a long time
G
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C
C

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I want the sunshine to shine on me
F
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I want those hillsides to feel me walking
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G

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And I want your love all over
C
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me.
Interlude 1
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Dm
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G
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C
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A
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Verse 4
D
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For the first time in a long time
A
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D
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I want the sunshine to shine on me
G
G

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I want those hillsides to feel me walking
A
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D
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And I want your love all over me.
Bm
Bm
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Verse 5
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time in a long time.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • Dm

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of For The First Time by Gene Watson is C major.

The primary chords used in For The First Time are C, F, Dm, G, D, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, Dm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of For The First Time is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of For The First Time using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for For The First Time. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gene Watson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add For The First Time to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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