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For The First Time Chords

Here are the chords for “For The First Time” by The Script — in the key of A (A, E, F#m and D). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AEF#mD

Chords for For The First Time

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
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AShes all laid up in bed with a broken heart
EWhile Im drinkin jack all alone in m local bar
 And we dont know how
F#mHow we got into this mad situation
 Only doing things out of frustration
DTrying to make it work
Dbut man these times are hard
AShe needs me now but
AI cant seem to find the time
EIve got a new job now on the unemployment line
 And we dont know how
F#mHow we got into this mess, is it Gods test
 Someone help us cause were doing our best
DTrying to make it work
Dbut man these times are hard
 But were gonna start by
F#mDrinking old cheap bottles of wine
DSit talking up all night
ASaying things we havent for a while
EA while, yeah
 WereF#msmiling but were close to tears
DEven after all these years
AWe just now got the feeling that were meeting
Efor the first time
AOoooooh
EOoooooh
F#mOoooooh
DOoooooh
AShes in line at the dole with her head held high
EWhile I just lost my job but
 Didnt lose my pride but we both know how
F#mHow were gonna make it work when it hurts
 When you pick yourself up, you get kicked to the dirt
DTrying to make it work but
 Man, these times are hard
 But were gonna start by
F#mDrinking old cheap bottles of wine
DSit talking up all night
ASaying things we havent for a while
EA while, yeah
 WereF#msmiling but were close to tears
DEven after all these years
AWe just now got the feeling that were meeting
Efor the first time
AOoooooh
EOoooooh
F#mOoooooh
DOoooooh
F#mYeah, Drinking old cheap bottles of wine
DSit talking up all night
ASaying things we havent for a whileE 
 WereF#msmiling but were close to tears
DEven after all these years
AWe just now got the feeling that were meeting
Efor the first time
AOoooooh yeah, for the first time
EOoooooh oh, for the first time
F#mOoooooh yeah, for the first time
DWe just now got the feeling that
Dwere meeting for the first time
AOh these times are hard,
Ayeah theyre making usEcrazy
 Dont give up on me baby
F#mOh these times are hard,
F#myeah theyre making usDcrazy
 Dont give up on me baby
AOh these times are hard,
Ayeah theyre making usEcrazy
 Dont give up on me baby
F#mOh these times are hard,
 yeah theyre making usDcrazy
 Dont give up on me baby
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About For The First Time

“For The First Time” by The Script is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — A, E, F#m and D — with the progression centred on A, E and F#m. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

For The First Time — FAQ

What key is “For The First Time” in?

“For The First Time” by The Script is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “For The First Time”?

“For The First Time” uses 4 chords: A, E, F#m and D.

Is “For The First Time” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “For The First Time” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “For The First Time”?

“For The First Time” is performed by The Script.