Where Do You Start?

by Barbra Streisand

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Where do you (G69)start?

How do you (D7sus4)sep a rate the pres ent from the (G69)past?

How do you (F)deal with all the (G)things you thought would (Cmaj13)last,

that did n’t (Cm7)last?

With (Cm7)bits of (Bm7)mem ’ries scat tered (E)here and there, I (A9)look a round and (D)don’t know where to (G69)start.

Which books are (Gmaj9)yours?

Which tapes and (Am7)dreams be long to (Am7)you and which are (Gmaj9)mine?

Our lives are (Dm7)tan gled like the (G)branch es of a (Cmaj9)vine

that in ter (Cm9)twine.

So man y (Bm7)hab its that we’ll (E)have to break and (A9)yes ter days we’ll (D)have to take a (G69)part.

One day there’ll (Cm7)be a song or (F)some thing in the (Bbmaj9)air a gain

to (Em11)catch me by sur prise, and you’ll be (D9sus4)there a gain;

a (Am7)mo ment in

what (Am9)might have been.

Where do you (G69)start?

Do you al (Am7)low your self a lit tle time to (Gmaj7)cry?

Or do you (Dm7)close your eyes and kiss it all good (Cmaj7)bye?

I guess you (Cm7)try.

And though I (Bm7)don’t know where and (Em7)don’t know when, I’ll (Am9)find my self in (D13)love a gain.

I (Bm7)prom ise there will (E13)al ways be a lit tle place no (E13)one will (E)see, a (G)ti ny part deep (A13)in my (A)heart that (Cmaj7)stays in love (D)with you.

Where Do You Start? by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Where Do You Start?” by Barbra Streisand 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 G at 90 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 "Where Do You Start?" 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 "Where Do You Start?"?
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.