I Can't Get Started

by Vernon Duke
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Lyrics

I’ve flown a (C)round the (Ebdim7)world in a (Dm7)plane;

I’ve set tled (E7)rev o (A)lu tions in (D7)Spain;

the North Pole (C)I have (Ebdim)chart ed, but (Dm7)can’t get (G7)start ed with (C)you.

A round a (C)golf course (Ebdim)I’m un der (Dm7)par,

and all the (E7)mov ies (A)want me to star.

I’ve got a (C)house, a (Ebdim)show place, but (Dm7)I got (G7)no place with (C)you.

You’re so su (A)preme,

(A7)lyr ics I write of you, (D6)scheme

(D6)just for a sight of you, (Dm)dream

(G7)both day and night of you.

(C)And

(A7)what

(D7)good does it (G7)do?

In nine teen (C)twen ty (Ebdim)nine I sold (Dm7)short;

in Eng land (E7)I’m pre (A)sent ed at (D7)court,

but you’ve got (C)me down (A7)heart ed ’cause I (Dm7)can’t get (G7)start ed with (C)you.

I Can't Get Started — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Can't Get Started" 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, 88 BPM.

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About “I Can't Get Started”

Can I play "I Can't Get Started" 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 "I Can't Get Started" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Can't Get Started" by Vernon Duke played in?
I Can't Get Started 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 "I Can't Get Started"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can't Get Started" 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 "I Can't Get Started"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can't Get Started"?
"I Can't Get Started" was originally performed by Vernon Duke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Vernon Duke can I play here?
Try "Autumn In New York". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Can't Get Started"?
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. "I Can't Get Started" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Can't Get Started"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Can't Get Started" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.