Billy Joel - Get It Right The First Time

I don't believe in first impressions
For just this once I hope
that looks don't deceive
I ain't got time for true confessions
I've got to make the move right now
Got to meet that girl somehow

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last.

I'm not much good at conversation
I never was too smooth
at comin' on real strong
If all it takes is inspiration
Then I might have just what it takes
If I don't make no bad mistakes and I

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last.

I might find the courage
Yeah I might get up the nerve
But if my timing ain't just right
what purpose would it serve?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how
To say those first few words

If I want to put myself in touch
The first few moments mean so much
So I suppose it's now or never
Before that woman walks right out of my life
Just let me pull myself together
I've got to give it one good try
Gotta take my chance tonight

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last


I don't believe in first impressions
For just this once I hope
that looks don't deceive
I ain't got time for true confessions
I've got to make the move right now
Got to meet that girl somehow

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last.

I'm not much good at conversation
I never was too smooth
at comin' on real strong
If all it takes is inspiration
Then I might have just what it takes
If I don't make no bad mistakes and I

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last.

I might find the courage
Yeah I might get up the nerve
But if my timing ain't just right
what purpose would it serve?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how
To say those first few words

If I want to put myself in touch
The first few moments mean so much
So I suppose it's now or never
Before that woman walks right out of my life
Just let me pull myself together
I've got to give it one good try
Gotta take my chance tonight

I've gotta get it right the first time
That's the main thing
I can't afford to let it pass
You get it right the next time
that's not the same thing
Gonna have to make the first time last


Billy Joel - Get It Right the First Time (Audio)

In 1977, Billy Joel released his legendary album titled The Stranger. Listen to Billy Joel perform the track 'Get It Right the First Time'.

Billy Joel: Get It RIght the First Time [Live]

Rare live recording of Billy Joel live at Nassau Coliseum, 1977 during his Stranger Tour.

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Billy Joel's Get it Right the First Time.

Billy Joel's "Get It Right The First Time" as sung by Donny Osmond (1980)

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Billy Joel - Get it Right The First Time Demo

Demo of the song.

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