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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "I Can't Get Started" by Vernon Duke in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 88 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 “I Can't Get Started”
- Can I learn "I Can't Get Started" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Can't Get Started" with hands-separate practice in C at 88 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Can't Get Started"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Can't Get Started" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Can't Get Started"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Can't Get Started" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
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