We've Only Just Begun

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We've Only Just Begun" 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 A, 90 BPM.

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

About “We've Only Just Begun

Why does "We've Only Just Begun" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We've Only Just Begun".
What key is "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters played in?
We've Only Just Begun is arranged in the key of A 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We've Only Just Begun" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "We've Only Just Begun"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, Bb, Bm7, Bmaj7, C#, C#m7, Dmaj7, +5 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "We've Only Just Begun"?
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 "We've Only Just Begun".
Can I see all the notes in "We've Only Just Begun"?
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 A at 90 BPM.

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