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We’ve on ly just be (Abmaj7)gun
to (Gm7)live,
(Cm9)white lace and (Fm9)prom i (Fm7)ses,
a (Cm7)kiss for luck and we’re (Fm9)on our way.
Be fore the ri sing (Abmaj7)sun
we (Gm7)fly,
(Cm9)so ma ny (Fm9)roads to (Fm7)choose,
we (Cm7)start out walk ing and (Fm9)learn to run.
And yes, we’ve just be (Ebmaj7)gun.
Shar ing hor (Fmaj7)i zons that are (C)new to us,
watch ing the (Fmaj7)signs a long the (Cmaj7)way.
Talk ing it (Amaj7)o ver just the (E)two of us,
work ing to (Amaj7)geth er day to (Bb7sus4)day,
to (Bb9sus4)geth er.
(Bb9sus4)geth er,
to geth er.
And when the eve ning (Abmaj7)comes
we (Gm7)smile,
(Cm9)so much of (Fm9)life a (Fm7)head,
we’ll (Cm7)find a place where there’s (Fm9)room to grow.
And yes, we’ve just be (Ebmaj7)gun.
We've Only Just Begun — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “We've Only Just Begun”
- Why does the accompaniment for "We've Only Just Begun" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "We've Only Just Begun" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "We've Only Just Begun"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "We've Only Just Begun", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "We've Only Just Begun" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "We've Only Just Begun"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "We've Only Just Begun"?
- "We've Only Just Begun" was originally performed by Carpenters. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Carpenters are available?
- Other accompaniments by Carpenters: "(They Long To Be) Close To You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "We've Only Just Begun" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for We've Only Just Begun by Carpenters, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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