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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Start Over" 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 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”

Can I play "Start Over" 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 "Start Over" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Start Over"?
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. "Start Over" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Start Over"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Start Over" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.