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For the First Time

"For the First Time" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco, released in 2014 on his album "Salad Days." Composed by DeMarco, the track is in the key of D major. It is known for its laid-back and dreamy vibe, featuring DeMarco's signature lo-fi production style and mellow vocals. One interesting aspect is that "For the First Time" explores themes of nostalgia and self-reflection, with DeMarco reflecting on his experiences and growth as an artist. The melody is characterized by its catchy guitar riffs and breezy atmosphere, making it a standout track in DeMarco's discography.
For the First Time - Mac DeMarco

f f f d# f
While she's been away

f f f d# f d# c a#1
Living day - to - day has been tough

f f f d# f
Without her at my side

f f f d# f d# c a#1
Simply being alive has been rough . . .

a# a# a# C g# a# g f
And though she won't be gone forever

f f f d# d# c d# c a#1 g g
There
are many times I find it feels that way

g g g f f d# g f
And I'm not trying to forget her

d# f f f d# g f f c g g f e
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day . . .


C a# g# g f c c a# g c d
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

c d d# f g f a#1 a#1 g f d# d#
It's just like seeing her for the first
time again . . .


d# f f f d# f
The time she's not around

f f f d# f d# c a#1
Somewhere out - of - town has been hard

f f f d# f g g f f d# f c a#1
But somehow this old heart found time to work it out this far

a# a# a# C g# a# g f
No , I know she's coming home soon

f d# f d# f d# f d# a#1 g g
There are times I find it hard to feel that way

g g g f f d# g f
It's not inside me to forget her

d# f f f d# g f f c g g f e
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day . . .


C a# g# g f c c a# g c d
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

c d d# f g f a#1 a#1 g f d# d#
It's just like seeing her for the first
time again . . .

C a# g# g f c c a# g c d
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

c d d# f g f a#1 a#1 g f d# d#
It's just like seeing her for the first
time again . . .