Start Over

by Beyoncé
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Lyrics

(A)I

feel weak,

that (D)we’ve been here (E)be fore.

(C#m)’Cause (A)I

feel we

keep pre (C#)keep ing go ing back and forth.

(F#m)May be (E)it’s (A)o ver, (D)may be (E)we’re (F#m)through.

(C#m)But I (F#m)hon est (E)ly (A)can say,

I still (E)love (F#m)you.

(F#m)May be we reached the moun tain peak and there’s (D)no more left to climb.

(C#m)And (F#m)may be we lost the ma gic piece and we’re (D)both too blind to find.

Let’s start (F#m)o

ver,

(D)let’s give love their (F#m)wings.

Let’s (C#m)start (F#m)o

ver,

and stop (D)fight ing ’bout the same old (F#m)thing.

Let’s start (F#m)o

ver,

we can’t (D)let our good love (F#m)die.

May be we can start all o ver,

(F#m)give love an oth er life.

(A)I

can see

that (D)we’re not hap (E)py here.

(C#m)So (A)why

would we

keep pre (C#)tend ing when there’s noth ing there.

(F#m)May be (E)you (A)like it, (D)well, be (E)I (F#m)don’t.

(C#m)And I (F#m)may be (E)you’ll (A)set tle,

I well, (E)I (F#m)won’t.

(F#m)May be we reached the moun tain peak and there’s (D)no more left to climb.

(C#m)And (F#m)may be we lost the ma gic piece and we’re (D)both too blind to find.

Let’s start (F#m)o

ver,

(D)let’s give love their (F#m)wings.

Let’s (C#m)start (F#m)o

ver,

and stop (D)fight ing ’bout the same old (F#m)thing.

Let’s start (F#m)o

ver,

we can’t (D)let our good love (F#m)die.

May be we can start all o ver,

(F#m)give love an oth er life.

(F#m)give love an oth er life.

I know (E)that (A)this will hurt you, I know (E)you’ll (F#m)cry.

I know (E)I (A)called you self ish, but that’s (E)a (F#m)lie.

I feel (E)I (A)know what’s best (D)for us.

(F#m)Let’s

start (F#m)o

ver,

and (D)let’s give love their (F#m)wings.

Let’s (C#m)start (F#m)o

ver, I’m tired of (D)fight ing ’bout the same (E)old (F#m)things.

Let’s start (A)o

ver,

yeah.

We both (C#m)know that this love won’t die.

May be we can start all o ver

(E)and (F#m)give love an oth er life.

Start Over — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Start Over" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 73 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Start Over”

Why does "Start Over" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Start Over".
What key is "Start Over" by Beyoncé played in?
Start Over is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Start Over"?
The arrangement plays at 73 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Start Over" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Start Over"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Start Over"?
"Start Over" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Start Over"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C#, C#m, D, E, F#m.
What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Start Over"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Start Over".
Can I see all the notes in "Start Over"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 73 BPM.