Starting Here, Starting Now

by Barbra Streisand
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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.

Starting Here, Starting Now — Piano Lead Sheet

"Starting Here, Starting Now" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 80 BPM.

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About “Starting Here, Starting Now”

What key is "Starting Here, Starting Now" by Barbra Streisand played in?
Starting Here, Starting Now is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Starting Here, Starting Now" 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 "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
"Starting Here, Starting Now" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
This arrangement uses 28 chords: A7, Ab, Ab6, Abm7, Abmaj7, Adom, Amaj7, Asus4, +20 more.
What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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