We've Only Just Begun

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "We've Only Just Begun" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "We've Only Just Begun" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "We've Only Just Begun" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "We've Only Just Begun" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "We've Only Just Begun" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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