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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"I Can't Get Started" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.
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About “I Can't Get Started”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Can't Get Started" 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. "I Can't Get Started" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "I Can't Get Started" 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. "I Can't Get Started" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Can't Get Started"?
- 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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