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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 — 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 A, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 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.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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