There might have been things I missed,
but (G)don’t be un kind.
It don’t mean I’m blind.
Per haps there’s a thing (Em9)or two
I think of (G)ly ing in bed,
It does I should n’t have said,
but (G)there it is.
You see, it’s all
clear,
you were (Dm7)meant to be here...
from the be gin (Em9)ning.
There May be I might have changed,
and (G)not been so cruel,
not been such a fool.
What ev er was done (Em9)is done,
I think I (G)just can’t re call.
It does I mat ter at all.
but (G)there it is.
You see, it’s all
clear,
you were (Dm7)meant to be here...
from the be gin (Em9)ning.
There May be I might have changed,
and (G)not been so cruel,
not been such a fool.
What ev er was done (Em9)is done,
I think I (G)just can’t re call.
It does I mat ter at all.
but (G)there it is.
You see, it’s all
clear,
you were (Dm7)meant to be here...
from the be gin (Em9)ning.
From The Beginning by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 134 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “From The Beginning”
- What key is "From The Beginning" in?
- "From The Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer is in the key of C with a tempo of 134 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "From The Beginning" 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 "From The Beginning" 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.
- What chords are used in "From The Beginning"?
- This arrangement of "From The Beginning" uses 9 chords: Am7, Am9, C, Dm, Dm7, Em9, F, G, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "From The Beginning" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Emerson, Lake & Palmer can I play here?
- Try "C'est La Vie", "From The Beginning", "From The Beginning". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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