When Will My Life Begin

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"When Will My Life Begin" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “When Will My Life Begin”

Where are the chord symbols for "When Will My Life Begin" 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. "When Will My Life Begin" is in G.
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.
Does "When Will My Life Begin" 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. "When Will My Life Begin" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "When Will My Life Begin"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.