Starting Here, Starting Now

by Barbra Streisand
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Starting Here, Starting Now" by Barbra Streisand 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 D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Starting Here, Starting Now”

Can I learn "Starting Here, Starting Now" 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 "Starting Here, Starting Now" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
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 "Starting Here, Starting Now" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Starting Here, Starting Now"?
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. "Starting Here, Starting Now" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.