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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "From The Beginning" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 134 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”
- Can I play "From The Beginning" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "From The Beginning" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 134 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 chords are used in "From The Beginning"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Am9, C, Dm, Dm7, Em9, F, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Emerson, Lake & Palmer can I play here?
- Try "C'est La Vie", "From The Beginning", "From The Beginning". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "From The Beginning"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "From The Beginning" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "From The Beginning"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "From The Beginning" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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