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There might have been (D)things I missed,
but don’t be un kind.
It don’t mean I’m blind.
Per haps there’s a thing (D)or two
I think of ly ing in bed,
It does I should n’t have said,
but (G)there it is.
You see, it’s all
(Fmaj7)clear,
you were (Dm9)meant to be here...
from the be gin (Am)ning.
There May be I (D)might have changed,
and not been so cruel,
not been such a fool.
What ev er was done (D)is done.
I think I just can’t re call.
It does n’t mat ter at all.
but (G)there it is.
You see, it’s all
(Fmaj7)clear,
you were (Dm9)meant to be here...
from the be gin (Am)ning.
From The Beginning — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "From The Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 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 C, 90 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 “From The Beginning”
- What key is "From The Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer played in?
- From The Beginning 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 "From The Beginning"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "From The Beginning" 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 "From The Beginning"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "From The Beginning"?
- "From The Beginning" was originally performed by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Emerson, Lake & Palmer can I play here?
- Try "FROM THE BEGINNING", "C'est La Vie", "From The Beginning". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "From The Beginning" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "From The Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. 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 "From The Beginning" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "From The Beginning" 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.


