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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Start Over" by Beyoncé 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 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 learn "Start Over" 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 "Start Over" with hands-separate practice in A at 73 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Start Over"?
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 "Start Over" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Start Over"?
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. "Start Over" is in the key of A at 73 BPM.