Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele E7 chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [E7] [Am] [F] [G] [C]
[C]This is the [E7]first day of my [Am]life.
I [F]swear I was [G]born right in the door[C]way.
[C]I went out in the [E7]rain,
Suddenly everything [Am]changed they’re spreading,
[D7]Blankets on the [G]beach.
[section 2]
[C]Yours is the [E7]first face that I [Am]saw.
I [F]think I was [G]blind before I [C]met you.
I [C]don’t know where I am.
I [E7]don’t know where I’ve [Am]been.
But I [D7]know where I want to [G]go.
[section 3]
So [C]I thought [G]I’d let [Am]you know,
[F]These things take [G]forever, I [C]especial[C]ly [Am]am slow.
But I[D]realized that I need you,
And I wondered if I could come [C]home.
[section 4]
[G] [Am] [D] [F] [F]
[C]Remember the [E7]time you drove all [Am]night,
[F]Just to [G]meet me in the [C]morning?
And [C]I thought it was [E7]strange,
You said everything [Am]changed.
You felt [D7]as if you just [G]woke up.
And you [C]said, “This is the [E7]first day of my [Am]life.
[F]I’m glad I didn’t [G]die before I [C]met you.
But [C]now I don’t [E7]care, I could go any[Am]where with you,
And [D7]I’d probably be [G]happy.”
[section 5]
So if [C]you want [G]to be [Am]with me,
With [F]these things there’s [G]no telling,
We [C]just have [C]to wait and [Am]see.
But I’d rather [D]be working for a paycheck,
Than, waiting to win the [C]lottery.
[Closing]
[E] [Am]
Besides, [D]maybe this time it’s different.
I mean, I really think you like [C]me.
[outro]
[E7] [Am] [D] [F] [C] [E7] [Am] [D] [F] [C]
How to play First Day Of My Life on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life on ukulele requires 8 chords and 15 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
First Day Of My Life uses these transitions most often: C → E7 (11), E7 → Am (11), and G → C (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - E7 chord transition.
1. C → E7 chord transition
To move from C to E7;
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
2. E7 → Am chord transition
To move from E7 to Am;
- While playing E7, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
4. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
5. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. Am → D7 chord transition
To move from Am to D7;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
7. D7 → G chord transition
To move from D7 to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
8. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
9. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
10. Am → D chord transition
To move from Am to D;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
11. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
12. D → F chord transition
To move from D to F;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
13. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
14. C → E chord transition
To move from C to E;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
15. E → Am chord transition
To move from E to Am;
- While playing E, lift your index finger from G string fret 4.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
First Day Of My Life chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in First Day Of My Life.
- First Day Of My Life includes 80 chord transitions, 15 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- First Day Of My Life contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how First Day Of My Life connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → Am: 10%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).- Am → F: 26%
- Am → D: 7%