About “We've Only Just Begun”

What key is "We've Only Just Begun" in?

"We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "We've Only Just Begun" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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 17 chords: Abmaj7, Amaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C, Cm7, Cm9, +9 more.

How long does it take to learn "We've Only Just Begun" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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.