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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters 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 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 learn "We've Only Just Begun" 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 "We've Only Just Begun" with hands-separate practice in A at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "We've Only Just Begun"?
- 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 "We've Only Just Begun" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "We've Only Just Begun"?
- 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. "We've Only Just Begun" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.
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