When Will My Life Begin

by Mandy Moore
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(B)Sev en a.

m., the u su al morn ing (E5)line up.

(B)Start on the chores, and sweep ’til the floor’s all (E5)clean.

(C)Pol ish and wax, do laun dry, and mop, and (G)shine up.

Sweep a (B)gain, and by (E)then it’s, like, (F#7)sev en fif (B7)teen.

And so I’ll (E)read a (E)book, or may be (F#m7)two or (E)three; I’ll add a (C#m7)few more (F#7)paint ings to my (A)gal ler (E)y; I’ll (B)play gui (C#m7)tar, and (F#7)knit, and cook, and (A)ba sic ’ly just won der, (F#7sus)“When will my (B7sus)life be (E)gin?”

(B)Then af ter lunch, it’s puz zles, and darts and (E5)bak ing...

(B)pa pier ché, a bit of bal let and (E5)chess...

(C)pot ter y and ven tril o quy, can dle (G)mak ing...

then I’ll (B)stretch, may be (E)sketch, take a (F#7)climb, sew a (B7)dress.

And I’ll re (E)read the (E)books if I have (F#m7)time to (E)spare.

I’ll paint the (C#m7)walls some (F#7)more; I’m sure there’s (A)room some (E)where.

And (B)then I’ll (C#m7)brush, and (F#7)brush and brush, and (A)brush my hair, stuck in the (F#7sus)“When will my (B7sus)life be (E)gin?”

(F#7sus)same place I’ve (Esus2)al (G#)ways (C#m)been,

and I’ll keep (F#7sus)won d’ring and (E)won d’ring and (A)won d’ring and (G#m)won (C#7)d’ring, (F#7sus)“When will my (B7sus)life be (E)gin?”

To mor row night...

the (E)lights will ap (A)pear,

(E)just like they (A6)do on my (E)birth day each (F#m7)year.

(C#m7)What is it (F#7)like

out (B7sus)there where they (E7)glow?

(A6)Now that I’m (E)old er, Moth er (A)might just let me (Bsus)go...

When Will My Life Begin — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When Will My Life Begin" 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 E, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When Will My Life Begin

Can I play "When Will My Life Begin" 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 "When Will My Life Begin" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When Will My Life Begin" by Mandy Moore played in?
When Will My Life Begin is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When Will My Life Begin"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When Will My Life Begin" 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 "When Will My Life Begin"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When Will My Life Begin"?
"When Will My Life Begin" was originally performed by Mandy Moore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When Will My Life Begin"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A6, B, B7, Bsus4, C, C#7, C#m, +12 more.
What other songs by Mandy Moore can I play here?
Try "I'VE GOT A DREAM", "I WANNA BE WITH YOU", "ONLY HOPE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "When Will My Life Begin"?
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. "When Will My Life Begin" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When Will My Life Begin"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When Will My Life Begin" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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