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For The First Time original guitar chords by
The Script
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2010•Pop•7.5K views•
5.0 (2)
Key: A major•
Verse 1
A
A

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She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart
A/G#
A/G#
2

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While I'm drinkin' Jack all alone in my local bar

And we don't know how
F#m7
F#m7
2

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How we got into this mad situation

Only doing things out of frustration
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Tryna make it work, but man,

these times are hard
Verse 2
A
A

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She needs me now,

but I can't seem to find the time
A/G#
A/G#
2

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I got a new job now on the unemployment line

And we don't know how
F#m7
F#m7
2

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How we got into this mess, is it God's test?

Someone help us 'cause we're doin' our best
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Tryna make it work, but man,

these times are hard
Chorus 1

But we're gonna start by
F#m7
F#m7
2

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Drinkin' old cheap bottles of wine
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Shit talkin' up all night
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Sayin' things we haven't for a while,

a while, yeah
F#m7
F#m7
2

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We're smilin' but we're close to tears
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Even after all these years
A
A

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Esus4
Esus4

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We just now got the feelin' that we're meetin'
Interlude 1

For the first time
A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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Ooh Ooh
F#m7
F#m7
2

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Dsus2
Dsus2

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Ooh
Verse 3
A
A

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She's in line at the dole

with her head held high
A/G#
A/G#
2

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While I just lost my job but didn't lose my pride

And we both know how
F#m7
F#m7
2

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How we're gonna make it work when it hurts

When you pick yourself up,

you get kicked to the dirt
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Tryna make it work, but man,

these times are hard
Chorus 2

But we're gonna start by
F#m7
F#m7
2

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Drinkin' old cheap bottles of wine
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Shit talkin' up all night
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Doin' things we haven't for a while,

a while, yeah
F#m7
F#m7
2

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We're smilin' but we're close to tears
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Even after all these years
A
A

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Esus4
Esus4

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We just now got the feelin' that we're meetin'
Interlude 2

For the first time
A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
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Ooh Ooh
F#m7
F#m7
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Dsus2
Dsus2

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Ooh Yeah
Chorus 3
F#m7
F#m7
2

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Drinkin' old cheap bottles of wine
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Shit talkin' up all night
A
A

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E
E

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Sayin' things we haven't for a while
F#m7
F#m7
2

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We're smilin' but we're close to tears
Dsus2
Dsus2

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Even after all these years
A
A

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Esus4
Esus4

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We just now got the feelin' that we're meetin'
Interlude 3

For the first time
A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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Ooh Ooh
F#m7
F#m7
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Ooh
Dsus2
Dsus2

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We just now got the feelin' that we're meetin'
Outro 1

For the first time
A
A

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Oh, these times are hard
A/G#
A/G#
2

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They're makin' us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby
F#m7
F#m7
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Oh, these times are hard
Dsus2
Dsus2

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They're makin' us crazy
Outro 2

Don't give up on me, baby
A
A

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Oh, these times are hard
A/G#
A/G#
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They're makin' us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby
F#m7
F#m7
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Oh, these times are hard
Dsus2
Dsus2

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They're makin' us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby
A
A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • A/G#

    2

  • F#m7

    2

  • Dsus2

  • E/G#

    2

  • Esus4

  • E

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of For The First Time by The Script is A major.

The primary chords used in For The First Time are A, E, F#m, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, F#m, D, 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 For The First Time is approximately 87 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.

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