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First Love

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This is my first song tabbing, but I think it works. Let me know if something doesn't 
right!
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F Cmaj7 Em Am
[Verse]
FSo little to Cmaj7say
But so much time
DesEmpite my empty mouth
The words are in Ammy mind
Please Fwear the face
The one where you Cmaj7smile
Because you
Lighten Emup my heart
When I start to Amcry
[Chorus]
Forgive me Ffirst love
But I'm Cmaj7tired
I need to Emget away
To feel Amagain
Try to understand Fwhy
Don't get so Cmaj7close
To change my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Please wipe that Emlook
Out of your eyes
It's bribing me
AmTo doubt myself
FSimply, it's Cmaj7tiring
F  Cmaj7  Em  Am
[Verse]
This love has Emdried up
And stayed Ambehind
And if I Fstay
It’d be a Cmaj7lie
Then choke on Emwords
I'd always Amhide
Excuse me Ffirst love
But we're Cmaj7through
I need to Emtaste the kiss
From someone Amnew
[Chorus]
Forgive me Ffirst love
But I'm too Cmaj7tired
I'm Embored to say
The least and I
I lack Amdesire
F  Cmaj7  Em  Am
Forgive me first love (4x)
Forgive me
Forgive me first love (2x)

The story behind the song

"First Love" is from Adele's debut studio album, 19, released in 2008. The album is named after her age during its production and release. 19 features a blend of blue-eyed soul with folk rock, indie pop, and jazz influences, and its lyrics often touch on themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and relationships.

AI-written from these sources:19 (Adele album) — Wikipedia ↗Adele — Wikipedia ↗

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First Love

by Adele

Lyrics & chords · Original key

This is my first song tabbing, but I think it works. Let me know if something doesn't

right!

Chords:

F Cmaj7 Em Am

[Verse]

F Cmaj7

So little to say

But so much time

Despite my empty mouth

The words are in my mind

Please wear the face

Cmaj7

The one where you smile

Because you

Lighten up my heart

When I start to cry

[Chorus]

Forgive me first love

Cmaj7

But I'm tired

I need to get away

To feel again

Try to understand why

Cmaj7

Don't get so close

To change my mind

[Pre-Chorus]

Please wipe that look

Out of your eyes

It's bribing me

To doubt myself

F Cmaj7

Simply, it's tiring

F Cmaj7 Em Am

[Verse]

This love has dried up

And stayed behind

And if I stay

Cmaj7

It’d be a lie

Then choke on words

I'd always hide

Excuse me first love

Cmaj7

But we're through

I need to taste the kiss

From someone new

[Chorus]

Forgive me first love

Cmaj7

But I'm too tired

I'm bored to say

The least and I

I lack desire

F Cmaj7 Em Am

Forgive me first love (4x)

Forgive me

Forgive me first love (2x)

About First Love Chords by Adele

Learn how to play First Love by Adele with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “First Love chords”, “First Love guitar chords”, or “Adele First Love chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy First Love chords and for experienced players who want accurate First Love lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Cmaj7, Em, Am.

FAQ — First Love by Adele

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The chords for "First Love" show the original chord names (including F, Cmaj7, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.