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We’ve on ly just be (Bbmaj7)gun
to (Am7)live.
White lace and (Gm9)prom is es,
a kiss for luck and we’re (Gm9)on our way.
Be fore the ris ing (Bbmaj7)sun
we (Am7)fly.
So man y (Gm9)roads to choose,
we start out walk ing and (Gm9)learn to run.
And yes, we’ve just be (Bbmaj7)gun.
Shar ing ho (Gmaj7)ri zons that are (D)new to us,
watch ing the (Gmaj7)signs a long the (D)way.
Talk ing it (Cbmaj7)o ver, just the (Gb)two of us,
work ing to (Cbmaj7)geth er day to (C7sus)day,
to (C9sus)geth er.
And when the eve ning (Bbmaj7)comes
we (Am7)smile,
so much of (Gm9)life a head,
we’ll find a place where there’s (Gm9)room to grow.
And yes, we’ve just be (Bbmaj7)gun.
Shar ing ho (Gmaj7)ri zons that are (D)new to us,
watch ing the (Gmaj7)signs a long the (D)way.
Talk ing it (Cbmaj7)o ver, just the (Gb)two of us,
work ing to (Cbmaj7)geth er day to (C7sus)day,
to (C9sus)geth er.
(C9sus)geth er,
to (C7sus)geth er.
(F)gun.
We've Only Just Begun — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "We've Only Just Begun" 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 Bb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “We've Only Just Begun”
- Can I play "We've Only Just Begun" 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 "We've Only Just Begun" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters played in?
- We've Only Just Begun is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "We've Only Just Begun"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "We've Only Just Begun" 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 "We've Only Just Begun"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "We've Only Just Begun"?
- "We've Only Just Begun" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "We've Only Just Begun"?
- 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. "We've Only Just Begun" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "We've Only Just Begun"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "We've Only Just Begun" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.