What key is "Beautiful" in?

"Beautiful" by Carole King is in the key of B with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Beautiful" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Beautiful" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Beautiful" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carole King can I play here?

Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’ve got to get up ev ’ry morn in’ with a (Em7)smile on your face and (D)show the world

all the love in your (E7)heart.

Then (G)peo ple gon na treat you bet ter.

You’re gon na (D)find, yes, you will,

that you’re beau ti ful

as you feel.

(Bm)Wait ing at the (Bm)sta tion with a work day wind a blow ing, I’ve got

noth ing to do but watch the (F#)pass ers by.

(Em7)Mir rored in their fac es I see

frus tra tion grow ing, and they

don’t see it show ing.

Why do (F#)I?

(Cm)I have of ten asked my self the rea son for the sad ness in a world

where (D)tears are just a lull a by.

(Fm7)If there’s an y an swer, may be love can end the mad ness.

May be (Gbdim)not,

oh, but we can on ly (G)try.

You’ve got to (Eb7)get up ev ’ry morn in’ with a (Fm)smile on your face and (Eb)show the world all the love in your (F)heart.

Then (Ab)peo ple gon na treat you bet ter.

You’re gon na (Eb)find, yes, you will,

that you’re beau ti ful,

you’re beau ti ful,

you’re beau ti ful

as you feel.

Beautiful by Carole King

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Beautiful”

What key is "Beautiful" in?: "Beautiful" by Carole King is in the key of B with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Beautiful" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Beautiful" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Beautiful" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.