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The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) chords by
Johnny Mathis
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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G
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Eb
Eb
6

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D
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G
G

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Em
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The first time,
Verse 1

G
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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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ever I saw your face
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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D
D

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I thought the sun rose in your eyes
F#m
F#m
2

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And the moon and the stars
D
D

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Were the gifts you gave
C
C

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D
D

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To the dark, and the endless skies
Verse 2

My Love.
G
G

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The first time,
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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ever I kissed your mouth
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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D
D

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I felt the earth moving in my hands
F#m
F#m
2

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Like the trembling heart
D
D

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Of a captive bird
C
C

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D
D

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That was there, at my command
Verse 3
D
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Fm
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The first time,
Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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ever I lay with you
Cm
Cm
3

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Gm
Gm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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And felt your heart be close to mine
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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I thought a joy would fill the earth
Db
Db
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Eb
Eb
6

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And last, til the end of time

My Love.
Db
Db
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Eb
Eb
6

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nd last, til the end of time
Verse 4
Fm
Fm

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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The first time, ever I saw
Ab
Ab
4

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Your face
Outro 1
Ab
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4

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E
E

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Abm
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4

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Eb
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Eb

    6

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • C

  • Fm

  • Bbsus4

  • Cm

    3

  • Gm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • Bb

  • E

  • Abm

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) by Johnny Mathis is E major.

The primary chords used in The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) are E, A, F, F#m, C#m, G#m.

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

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

The tempo of The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) is approximately 77 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face) 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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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 Johnny Mathis.

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