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When I First Saw You chords by
Dave Davies
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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
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D
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I knew
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G
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when I first
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D

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saw you
Am
Am

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Was it that glimmer in your eye
Em
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D
D

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or that funny crooked smile?
G
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D
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I knew when I first saw you
Am
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C
C

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G

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that you were the only one for me
C
C

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Those skimpy dresses,
Am
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A
A

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funny floppy hats
C
C

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The sound of your sweet voice
Am
Am

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caught me off guard
A
A

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C
C

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We were sipping champagne,
Am
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or was it marmite?
A
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C
C

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On your neighbor's front lawn,
D
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I never felt like this before
G
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D
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And I knew when I first saw you
Am
Am

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Was it that glimmer in your eye
Em
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D
D

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or that crooked, freaky smile?
G
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I knew when I first saw you
Am
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C
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That you were the only one for me
C
C

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Am
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On that summer's day,
Asus4
Asus4

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as far as I could tell
Am
Am

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C
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You didn't look so good,
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A
A

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you didn't seem too well
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C
C

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Like you were in a dream
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A

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off in some far distant land
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I could feel your pain,
D
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I could understand
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And I knew when I first saw you
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Was it that glimmer in your eye?
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Or that funny, crooked smile on you?
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D

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When I first saw you,
Am
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that dream was the only one for me
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G

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D
D

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I took you to one side,
Am
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and held you oh so tight
G
G

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D

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Your flimsy satin dress
Am
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G
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fell so easily from your shoulders
D
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As we kissed in the parting of your lips
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I knew I knew when I first saw you
Am
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Was it that glimmer in your eye
Em
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D
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or that funny crooked smile?
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I knew when I first saw you
Am
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That you were the only one for me

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Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • D

  • F

  • Em

  • C

  • A

  • Asus4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of When I First Saw You?

The original key of When I First Saw You by Dave Davies is A minor.

What are the main chords for When I First Saw You?

The primary chords used in When I First Saw You are Am, G, D, F, Em, C.

Do I need a capo to play When I First Saw You?

No capo is required for this song.

Is When I First Saw You beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of When I First Saw You?

The tempo of When I First Saw You is approximately 82 beats per minute.

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