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We’ve on ly just be (Cmaj7)gun
to (Bm7)live,
white lace and (Cmaj7)prom i (C6)ses,
a kiss for luck and we’re (Cmaj7)on our (C6)way.
Be fore the ris ing (Cmaj7)sun
we (Bm7)fly,
so man y (Cmaj7)roads to (C6)choose,
we start out walk ing and (Cmaj7)learn to (C6)run.
And yes, we’ve just be (Gmaj7)gun.
Shar ing hor (Amaj7)i zons that are (E)new to us,
watch ing the (Amaj7)signs a long the (E)way.
Talk ing it (Db)o ver just the (Ab)two of us,
work ing to (Db)geth er day to (D7sus)day,
to (D7)geth er.
And yes, we’ve just be (G)gun.
We've Only Just Begun — Simple Sheet Music
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"We've Only Just Begun" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We've Only Just Begun"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters played in?
- We've Only Just Begun is arranged in the key of G 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 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "We've Only Just Begun". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.