When Will My Life Begin

by Mandy Moore

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(C)Sev en a.

m., the u su al morn ing (F)line up.

(C)Start on the chores, and sweep ’til the floor’s all (F)clean.

(Db)Pol ish and wax, do laun dry, and mop, and (Ab)shine up.

Sweep a (C)gain, and (C)by (F)then it’s, like, (G)sev en fif (C)teen.

And so I’ll (F)read a (Bb)book, or may be (Gm)two or (F)three; I’ll add a (Dm)few more (G)paint ings to my (Bb)gal ler (F)y; I’ll (C)play gui (Dm)tar, and (G)knit, and cook, and (Bb)ba (A7)sic ’ly just won der, (G7sus)“When will my (Csus)life be (F)gin?”

(C)Then af ter lunch, it’s puz zles, and darts and (F)bak ing...

(C)pa per mâ ché, a bit of bal let and (F)chess...

(Db)pot ter y and ven tril o quy, can dle (Ab)mak ing...

then I’ll (C)stretch, may (C)be (F)sketch, take a (G)climb, sew a (C)dress.

And I’ll re (F)read the (Bb)books, if I have (Gm)time to (F)spare.

I’ll paint the (Dm)walls some (G)more; I’m sure there’s (Bb)room some (F)where.

And (C)then I’ll (Dm)brush, and (G)brush, and brush, and (Bb)brush (A7)my hair, stuck in the (G7sus)“When will my (Csus)life be (F)gin?”

(G7sus)same place I’ve (Bbsus2)al (A)ways (Dm)been,

and I’ll keep (Gsus)won d’ring and (F)won d’ring and (Bb)won d’ring and (Am)won (D7)d’ring, (Gsus)“When will my (Csus)life be (F)gin?”

To mor row night...

the (F)lights will ap (Bb)pear,

(F)just

like they (Bb)do on my (F)birth day each (Gm7)year.

(Dm7)What is it (G)like

out (C7)there

where they (F)glow?

(Bb6)Now that

I’m (F)old er, moth er (Bb)might just let me (C)go...

When Will My Life Begin by Mandy Moore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When Will My Life Begin” by Mandy Moore in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 104 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "When Will My Life Begin" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "When Will My Life Begin"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.