Begin Again

by Colbie Caillat
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Lyrics

I (C5)can’t get you out of the (Am7)sun light.

I (Fsus2)can’t get you out of the (C5)rain.

I (C5)can’t can’t get you back to that (Am7)one time ’cause (Fsus2)you and me are still re cov er (Am7)ing.

So let’s just (C5)try to cool it (Fsus2)down;

the fight ing is feed ing the (Am7)flames.

So let’s just (C5)try to slow it (Fsus2)down;

we crash when we race.

Oh, this is not the way that it should (G)end.

It’s the way it should be (Am)gin, it’s the way it should be (F)gin a gain.

No, I nev er wan na fall a (G)part, nev er wan na break your (Am)heart, nev er wan na let you (F)break my own.

Yes, I know we said a lot of (G)things that we prob ’ly did n’t (Am)mean, but it’s not too late to (F)take them back.

So be fore you say you’re gon na (G)go, I should prob ’ly let you (Am)know that I nev er knew (F)what I had.

I nev er knew (G)what I had.

See, (C5)I look for you in the (Am7)morn ing ’cause (Fsus2)that’s where my mind al ways (C5)goes.

And (C5)can’t can’t get you get to the (Am7)eve ning ’cause (Fsus2)that’s and when I want re you the (Am7)most.

So let’s just (C5)try to cool it (Fsus2)down;

the fight ing is feed ing the (Am7)flames.

So let’s just (C5)try to slow it (Fsus2)down;

we crash when we race.

Oh, this is not the way that it should (G)end.

It’s the way it should be (Am)gin, it’s the way it should be (F)gin a gain.

No, I nev er wan na fall a (G)part, nev er wan na break your (Am)heart, nev er wan na let you (F)break my own.

Yes, I know we said a lot of (G)things that we prob ’ly did n’t (Am)mean, but it’s not too late to (F)take them back.

So be fore you say you’re gon na (G)go, I should prob ’ly let you (Am)know that I nev er knew (F)what I had.

I nev er knew (G)what I had.

But I know it now.

I wish I would have known be fore how good

we were.

Is it too late to come back,

or is it real ly o ver?

And (Am)if it’s real ly o ver,

then this (G)what I had.

I nev er knew (F)what I had.

I nev er knew (G)what I had.

I nev er knew (F)what I had.

(I nev er knew (G)what I had.)

(I nev er knew (G)what I had.)

Begin Again — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Begin Again" by Colbie Caillat in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Begin Again”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Begin Again"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Begin Again" by Colbie Caillat played in?
Begin Again is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Begin Again"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Begin Again" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Begin Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Begin Again"?
"Begin Again" was originally performed by Colbie Caillat. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Begin Again"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cped, Dm, F, Fsus2, G.
What other songs by Colbie Caillat can I play here?
Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Oxygen". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Begin Again" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 132 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.