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(D7)Sev en a.
m., the u su al morn ing (G)line up.
(D7)Start on the chores, and sweep ’til the floor’s all (G)clean.
(Eb)Pol ish and wax, do laun o dry, and mop, and (Bb)shine up.
Sweep a (D)gain, and by (G)then it’s, like, (A)sev en fif (D)teen.
And so I’ll (G)read a (C)book, or may be (Am)two or (G)three; I’ll add a (Em)few more (A)paint ings to my (C)gal ler (G)y; I’ll play gui (Em)tar, and (A)knit, and cook, and (C)ba (B7)sic (Em)’ly just won der, (A)“When will my (D)life be (G)gin?”
(D7)Then af ter lunch, it’s puz zles, and darts and (G)bak ing...
(D7)pa per mâ ché, a bit of bal let and (G)chess...
(Eb)pot ter y and ven tril o quy, and can dle (Bb)mak ing...
then I’ll (D)stretch, may be (G)sketch, take a (A)climb, sew a (D)dress.
And I’ll re (G)read the (C)books, if I have (Am)time to (G)spare.
I’ll paint the (Em)walls some (A)more; I’m sure there’s (C)room some (G)where.
And then I’ll (Em)brush, and (A)brush, and brush, and (C)brush (B7)my (Em)hair, stuck in the (A)“When will my (D)life be (G)gin?”
(A)same place I’ve (Bm)al (B)ways (Em)been,
and I’ll keep (Asus)won d’ring and (G)won d’ring and (C)won d’ring and (Bm)won d’ring, (A)“When will my (D)life be (G)gin?”
To mor row (C)night...
the (G)lights
will ap (C)pear,
(G)just
like they (C)do
on my (G)birth
day each (D)year.
(Em7)What
is it (A)like
out (D7)there
where they (G)glow?
(C6)Now that
I’m (G)old er,
Moth er (C)might just
let me (D)go...
When Will My Life Begin — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When Will My Life Begin" by Alan Menken: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “When Will My Life Begin”
- What key is "When Will My Life Begin" by Alan Menken played in?
- When Will My Life Begin 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 "When Will My Life Begin"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When Will My Life Begin" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When Will My Life Begin" by Alan Menken. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When Will My Life Begin" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When Will My Life Begin" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.