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We’ve on ly just be (Abmaj7)gun
to (Gm7)live.
(Cm9)White lace and (Fm9)prom is (Fm7)es,
a (Cm7)kiss for luck and we’re (Fm9)on our way.
Be fore the ris ing (Abmaj7)sun
we (Gm7)fly.
(Cm9)So man y (Fm9)roads to (Fm7)choose,
we (Cm7)start out walk ing and (Fm9)learn to run.
And yes, we’ve just be (Ebmaj7)gun.
Shar ing hor (Fmaj7)i zons that are (C)new to us,
watch ing the (Fmaj7)signs a long the (Cmaj7)way.
Talk ing it (Amaj7)o ver just the (E)two of us,
work ing to (Amaj7)geth er day to (Bb7sus)day,
to (Bb9sus)geth er.
And when the eve ning (Abmaj7)comes
we (Gm7)smile,
(Cm9)so much of (Fm9)life a (Fm7)head,
we’ll (Cm7)find a place where there’s (Fm9)room to grow.
And yes, we’ve just be (Ebmaj7)gun.
Shar ing hor (Fmaj7)i zons that are (C)new to us,
watch ing the (Fmaj7)signs a long the (Cmaj7)way.
Talk ing it (Amaj7)o ver just the (E)two of us,
work ing to (Amaj7)geth er day to (Bb7sus)day,
to (Bb9sus)geth er.
(Bb9sus)geth er,
to geth er.
And yes, we’ve just be (Ebmaj7)gun.
We've Only Just Begun — Piano Lead Sheet
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"We've Only Just Begun" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “We've Only Just Begun”
- Where are the chord symbols for "We've Only Just Begun" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "We've Only Just Begun" is in Eb.
- What key is "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters played in?
- We've Only Just Begun is arranged in the key of Eb 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "We've Only Just Begun" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 17 chords: Abmaj7, Amaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, C, Cm7, Cm9, +9 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.
- Does "We've Only Just Begun" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "We've Only Just Begun" is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "We've Only Just Begun"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.