Kelsea Ballerini - The First Time: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "The First Time" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn The First Time ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The First Time" smoothly on your ukulele.
G# I put on my make up D# Spray my perfume A# Cm Sat on the front porch, waitin' on you G# D# A# Said we would catch up because it had been a while G# I hate to admit it D# But my hands are shaking A# Barely breathin' Cm Heart is racin' G# D# A# Looks like feelings don't always change their minds G# D# But you never called, never showed up A# Cm Guess somethings never change G# D# A# And just like living in a flashback, you let me down again Chorus: G# D# That's why the past should be the past A# Cm Far behind, back of mind, out of the way G# D# Let the memories burn and crash A# Cm Cause sittin' here looking at the driveway G# D# Is just tearin' my heart back in half A# Cm Like nothing's changed except the time that's passed G# D# A# And that's why good-bye should mean good-bye Cm The first time I should know better I hate that I still cry Lookin' like a fool here watchin' for headlights And kickin' myself for believin' in you again I bet you're out drinkin' with a new blonde and Telling her whatever's playin' is her song Yeah, and helping her up into your Chevy instead Even when you don't have me You can still be the one to hurt me It must feel good to know That I'm still holdin' on to letting go Chorus Yeah, that's why the past should be the past Far behind, back of mind, out of the way Let the memories burn and crash 'Cause sittin' here looking at this driveway Is just tearin' my heart back in half Like nothing's changed except the time that's passed And that's why goodbye should mean goodbye So now I'm letting you go just like I shoulda tried The first time The first time, oh yeah Yeah, that's why the past should be the past, oh The first time Yeah | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  D#  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The First Time" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The First Time" by Kelsea Ballerini.