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(C)When they be gin
the Be (Cmaj7)guine
it (C)brings back the (C6)sound
of mu sic so (G7)ten der,
it brings back a night
of trop i cal (F)splen
(Fmaj7)dor,
it (G)brings back a mem
o ry ev er (C)green.
I’m with you once more
un der the (Cmaj7)stars,
and (C)down by the (Cmaj7)shore
an or che stra’s (G7)play
ing,
and e ven the palms
seem to be (F)sway
(Fmaj7)ing
(G)when they be gin
the Be (C)guine.
To (Cm)live it a gain
is past all en (Bb)deav
or,
ex (Bbm)cept when that tune
(Eb7)clutch es my (Abmaj7)heart,
and (Adim7)there we are,
(F#dim7)swear ing to love for (G)ev
er,
and prom is ing (G)nev
er,
(Fm7)nev
er to (G)part.
What (C)mo ments di vine,
what rap ture se (Cmaj7)rene,
till (C)clouds come a long to dis (C7)perse the joys we had (G7)tast ed.
And (D)now when I hear peo ple (D)curse the chance that was (D)wast ed,
I (G)know but too well
what they (C)mean.
So, don’t let them be gin
the Be (Cmaj7)guine.
Let the (C)love that was once a fire re main an (G)em ber,
let it (F)sleep like the dead de (Dm7)sire I on ly re (Em7)mem ber,
(Dm7)when they be gin
the Be (C)guine.
Oh yes, let them be gin the Be (C6)guine, make them (Cmaj7)play
till the (C)stars that were there be fore re turn a (G)bove you,
till you (F)whis per to me once (Dm)more, “Dar ling, I (Em)love you,”
and we (Dm7)sud den ly know
what (D)heav en we’re in;
(G)when they be gin
the Be (C)guine,
(Dm7)when they be gin
the Be (C)guine.
Begin The Beguine — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Begin The Beguine" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Begin The Beguine”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Begin The Beguine" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Begin The Beguine" is in C.
- What key is "Begin The Beguine" by Cole Porter played in?
- Begin The Beguine 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 The Beguine"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Begin The Beguine" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Begin The Beguine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Begin The Beguine"?
- "Begin The Beguine" was originally performed by Cole Porter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Cole Porter can I play here?
- Try "EV'RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE", "Easy To Love", "Another Op'nin', Another Show". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Begin The Beguine" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Begin The Beguine" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Begin The Beguine"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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