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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"When Will My Life Begin" 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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When Will My Life Begin"?
- 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 "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 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 "When Will My Life Begin". Key of G, 90 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.