gun.) We’ve on ly just be (Dmaj7)gun
to (C#m7)live.
white lace and (Bm7)prom is es;
a kiss for luck and we’re (Bm7)on our way,
(We’ve on ly be gun.) Be fore the ris ing (Dmaj7)sun
we (C#m7)fly.
So man y (Bm7)roads to choose;
we start out walk ing and (Bm7)learn to run.
(We’ve on ly be
(And (Bm7)yes, we’ve just be (A)gun.)
Shar ing hor (Bmaj7)i zons that are (F#)new to us,
watch ing the (Bmaj7)signs a long the (F#)way.
Talk ing it (Ebmaj7)o ver, just the (Bb)two of us,
work ing to (Ebmaj7)geth er day to (E7sus)day,
to (E)geth er.
And when the eve ning (Dmaj7)comes
we (C#m7)smile.
So much of (Bm7)life a head,
we’ll find a place where there’s (Bm7)room to grow.
(And (Bm7)yes, we’ve just be (A)gun.)
(E)geth er,
to geth er.
And when the eve ning (Dmaj7)comes
we (C#m7)smile.
So much of (Bm7)life a head,
we’ll find a place where there’s (Bm7)room to grow.
And yes, we’ve just be (A)gun.
We've Only Just Begun by Carpenters
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "We've Only Just Begun" in?
- "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "We've Only Just Begun" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "We've Only Just Begun" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "We've Only Just Begun"?
- This arrangement of "We've Only Just Begun" uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Bb, Bm7, Bmaj7, C#, C#m7, Dmaj7, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "We've Only Just Begun" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.