Is this real sheet music for "Starting Here, Starting Now"?

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 "Starting Here, Starting Now".

Can I see all the notes in "Starting Here, Starting Now"?

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 D at 80 BPM.

Starting Here, Starting Now — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Starting Here, Starting Now" 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 D, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Gmaj7)Start ing (Dmaj9)here, (Gmaj7)start ing (Dmaj9)now, (Gmaj7)when we (Dmaj9)walk, we (Gmaj7)walk to (Dmaj9)geth er, year by (Fmaj9)year, (Gmaj7)start ing (Dmaj9)here. (Gmaj7)Start ing (Dmaj9)now (Gmaj7)when we (Dmaj9)talk, (Gmaj7)we will (Dmaj9)say the (D6)most with (Dmaj9)si lence when we’re (Fmaj9)near, start (Gmaj7)ing (Dmaj9)here. (F#maj7)Now (B)when you (F#maj7)sleep, (B)you will (F#maj7)dream a (B)dream that’s free from care. For (Amaj7)now, (Em7)when you (Amaj7)wake, I’ll be (A9sus4)there. (G)So be (Dmaj9)still, (Gmaj7)take my (Dmaj9)hand, (Gmaj7)for the (Dmaj9)great est jour (D)ney heav en (Gm7)can al (F#m7)low, start ing (E)love, start ing (A9sus4)here, start ing (Dmaj7)now. (Ebmaj9)Now (Abmaj7)take my (Ebmaj9)hand, (Abmaj7)for the (Ebmaj9)great est jour (Eb)ney heav en (Abm7)can al (Gm7)low, start ing (Fm7)love, start ing here, (Ab)start ing (Ebmaj9)now, (Ebmaj13)now.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Barbra Streisand

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How to Play "Starting Here, Starting Now" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.