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We've Only Just Begun

Music by Roger Nichols

Originally Performed by Carpenters

"We've Only Just Begun" is a hit single by Carpenters written by Roger Nichols (music) and Paul Williams (lyrics). Ranked at No. 405 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", it is frequently used as a wedding song. Released in the late summer of 1970, the single featured Karen Carperter lead vocals and the overdubbed harmonies of both siblings. Following their hit "(They Long to Be) Close to You" onto the charts, "We've Only Just Begun" hit No. 1 on the Cash Box singles chart and No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming the pair's second million-selling gold single. It was considered by both Karen and Richard to be their signature song.

    Release Date: 1970


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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The Carpenters : Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions : Solo : Songbook : 073999860153 : 0634033700 : 00740177

The Carpenters : Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions

12 of the finest tunes from this sibling duo, with lush vocal parts transcribed exactly as recorded, including all background and harmony parts, guitar chords and keyboard accompaniment.

Songlist: Superstar, Top Of The World, Bless The Beasts And Children, (They Long To Be) Close To You, For All We Know, Goodbye To Love, Hurting Each Other, It's Going To Take Some Time, Please Mr. Postman, Rainy Days And Mondays, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More

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Voicing: Solo | 2575b | Songbook | $24.95 ON SALE $18.95 | Vocal Transcriptions


Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts I : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts I

A collection of mostly a cappella arrangements from quite possibly the greatest vocal jazz arranger ever.

Songlist: The Fool On The Hill, Here, There And Everywhere, Michelle, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday, Try to Remember, On a Clear Day, Emily, Where Is Love?, The Sound of the Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Singers Unlimited | 4210b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.95 | A Cappella


The Carpenters : Carpenters Anthology : Solo : Songbook : 073999064261 : 0634032348 : 00306426

The Carpenters : Carpenters Anthology

Features 43 of the best songs from this beloved sibling duo, including classics such as: Bless the Beasts and Children - (They Long to Be) Close to You - For All We Know - Goodbye to Love - Hurting Each Other - I Just Fall in Love Again - I Won't Last a Day Without You - It's Going to Take Some Time - Let Me Be the One - Merry Christmas, Darling - Please Mr. Postman - Rainy Days and Mondays - Sing - Solitaire - Superstar - There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World) - This Masquerade - Ticket to Ride - Top of the World - We've Only Just Begun - When I Fall in Love - Yesterday Once More - and more. Includes two tables on contents: one alphabetically by song title, and one chronologically by album.

Songlist: Sometimes, Solitaire, All You Get From Love Is A Love Song, Where Do I Go From Here, Beechwood 4-5789, Superstar, Saturday, Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song), Druscilla Penny, One Love, I Kept Loving You, A Song For You, You're The One I Love, (Want You) Back In My Life Again, Top Of The World, Sing, Bless The Beasts And Children, The End Of The World, Calling Occupants (Of Interplanetary Craft), (They Long To Be) Close To You, For All We Know, Goodbye To Love, Goofus, Hurting Each Other, I Just Fall In Love Again, I Need To Be In Love, I Won't Last A Day Without You, It's Going To Take Some Time, Let Me Be The One, Make Believe It's Your First Time, and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by The Carpenters | 20283b | Songbook | $27.95 | PVG


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312497 : 1423468864 : 00001215

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Holding Out For A Hero, Crazy, Beautiful, I Need You, Solitaire, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Walk On By, I'll Be There, Time After Time, I'll Stand By You, Remember Me This Way, This Ain't A Love Song, You Learn, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All My Loving, So Far Away, Listen, All Through The Night, It's Too Late, Alone, Reflection, I Will, Superstar, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), I Wanna Love You Forever, Somebody To Love, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3016b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312503 : 1423468872 : 00001217

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Home, No Matter What, I Need You, Solitaire, But It's Alright, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Amanda, I'll Be There, Golden Slumbers, I'll Stand By You, Let Her Cry, This Ain't A Love Song, If, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All I Need, All My Loving, Best Of My Love, Everytime I Close My Eyes, Back To You, Lately, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), Unchain My Heart, Somebody To Love, A Song For You, Kids Wanna Rock, Lady, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3017b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Pro Vocal : Wedding Gems - For Female Singers : Solo : Songbook & CD : 073999669053 : 0634090151 : 00740309

Pro Vocal : Wedding Gems - For Female Singers    Out of Print

Whether you're a karoake singer, aspiring vocalist or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Grow Old With Me, How Beautiful, The Power Of Love, Save The Best For Last, We've Only Just Begun, When You Say Nothing At All, You Light Up My Life, You Needed Me

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Voicing: Solo | 9489b | Songbook & CD | $12.95 | Melody/Lyrics/Chords


Richard Walters (editor) : The Wedding Collection - High Voice : Solo : Songbook : 884088077501 : 1423412648 : 00000443

Richard Walters (editor) : The Wedding Collection - High Voice    Out of Print

An all-in-one volume wedding resource for singers, with 50 songs in several styles: classical/traditional, Broadway, standards (in new, singer-flattering arrangements), pop/rock classics, and contemporary Christian. With this collection, any singer will be able to find songs to please any bride.

Songlist: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Now Thank We All Our God, This Day, Alleluia, Time After Time, Love Of My Life, Ave Maria, How Beautiful, All Good Gifts, All I Ask Of You, Someone Like You, All The Way, If You Could See What I See, The Lord's Prayer, My Place Is With You, I Will, And This Is My Beloved, Panis Angelicus, My Heart Ever Faithful, Annie's Song, Bist Du Bei Mir, You Raise Me Up, I Will Be Here, Thanks Be To God, Entreat Me Not To Leave Thee, Sunrise, Sunset, Endless Love, Grow Old With Me, In My Life, Some Enchanted Evening, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2468b | Songbook | $22.95 ON SALE $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Richard Walters (editor) : The Wedding Collection - Low Voice : Solo : Songbook : 884088077518 : 1423412656 : 00000444

Richard Walters (editor) : The Wedding Collection - Low Voice

An all-in-one volume wedding resource for singers, with 47 songs in several styles: classical/traditional, Broadway, standards (in new, singer-flattering arrangements), pop/rock classics, and contemporary Christian. With this collection, any singer will be able to find songs to please any bride.

Songlist: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Now Thank We All Our God, This Day, Time After Time, Love Of My Life, Ave Maria, How Beautiful, All Good Gifts, All I Ask Of You, Someone Like You, All The Way, If You Could See What I See, The Lord's Prayer, My Place Is With You, I Will, And This Is My Beloved, Panis Angelicus, Annie's Song, Bist Du Bei Mir, You Raise Me Up, I Will Be Here, Thanks Be To God, Entreat Me Not To Leave Thee, Sunrise, Sunset, Endless Love, Grow Old With Me, In My Life, Some Enchanted Evening, The Greatest Of These, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2469b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era : Solo : Songbook : 888680754419 : 1540030504 : 00278788

Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era

Most people think of older standards when they hear Great American Songbook, but these more recent hits are so successful that they already have earned their place in musical history. Includes piano, voice and guitar arrangements of 100 songs.

Songlist: Lowdown, More Than A Feeling, Ain't That A Shame, Time After Time, Runaway, All Along The Watchtower, God Only Knows, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Rocky Mountain High, Stand By Me, Lean On Me, American Pie, The Look Of Love, Walking In Memphis, Don't Know Why, Don't Stop Believin', Be-Bop-A-Lula, Billie Jean, Blue Suede Shoes, Blueberry Hill, Summertime Blues, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Daydream, Bye Bye Love, California Dreamin', Drift Away, Can't Help Falling In Love, Good Vibrations, Dance To The Music, Deacon Blues, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 40602b | Songbook | $36.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : The Bride's Guide to Wedding Music : Solo : Songbook : 073999290103 : 0634017624 : 00310615

Various Arrangers : The Bride's Guide to Wedding Music

More than a songbook, this great guide is a complete resource for planning wedding music. It includes a thorough article on choosing music for a wedding ceremony, and 65 songs in many different styles to satisfy lots of different tastes. The songs are grouped by categories, including preludes, processionals, recessionals, traditional sacred songs, popular songs, country songs, contemporary Christian songs, Broadway numbers, and new age piano music. An essential tool for all brides-to-be!

Songlist: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, You And I, Bridal Chorus, Commitment Song, God Causes All Things To Grow, Wedding Prayer, A Place Called Home, Air, Air On The G String, The Keeper Of The Stars, Ave Maria, How Beautiful, All I Ask Of You, Someone Like You, Meditation, Butterfly Kisses, Seasons Of Love, The Lord's Prayer, Valentine, Allegro Maestoso, It's Your Love, Only God Could Love You More, From This Moment On, Part Of My Heart, Can't Live A Day, Largo, When Love Is All There Is (Wedding Story), The Irish Wedding Song, My Heart Ever Faithful, Sheep May Safely Graze, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2485b | Songbook | $24.95 ON SALE $19.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : The Big Book of Wedding Music - 2nd Edition : Solo : Songbook : 073999115673 : 0793514401 : 00311567

Various Arrangers : The Big Book of Wedding Music - 2nd Edition

This revised collection includes 77 cherished favorites: Air on the G String - All I Ask of You - Anniversary Song - Ave Maria - Bist du bei mir (You Are with Me) - Canon in D - Could I Have This Dance - Don't Know Much - Endless Love - Grow Old with Me - The Hawaiian Wedding Song - Here and Now - I Love You Truly - In My Life - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Just the Way You Are - Longer - The Lord's Prayer - Love Will Be Our Home - Ode to Joy - This Is the Day - Till - Trumpet Voluntary - We've Only Just Begun - Wedding March - Wedding Processional - You Are So Beautiful - and more.

Songlist: Wedding March (Bridal Chorus), Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Beautiful In My Eyes, You And I, Commitment Song, God Causes All Things To Grow, Wedding Prayer, Air, Air On The G String, The Keeper Of The Stars, True Love, Ave Maria, How Beautiful, All I Ask Of You, Loving You, Someone Like You, Through The Years, The Lord's Prayer, Valentine, Allegro Maestoso, I.O.U. Me, The Girl With The Flaxen Hair, Only God Could Love You More, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik ('Serenade'), First Movement Excerpt, Part Of My Heart, I Will, Largo, When Love Is All There Is (Wedding Story), The Irish Wedding Song, Sheep May Safely Graze, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2490b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : The Most Requested Wedding Reception Songs : Solo : Songbook : 884088629847 : 160378425X : 02501750

Various Arrangers : The Most Requested Wedding Reception Songs

After the vows have been taken the fun begins! Here are more than 50 favorites to get the party started on your big day: Celebration - Fever - From This Moment On - Have I Told You Lately - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - I Gotta Feeling - I Will Always Love You - I Won't Give Up - Last Dance - Let's Get It On - Shower the People - Sunrise, Sunset - (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Unforgettable - The Way You Look Tonight - What a Wonderful World - The Wind Beneath My Wings - Y.M.C.A. - You Sexy Thing - and dozens more!

Songlist: Friends, I Swear, Still The One, Celebration, Last Dance, I'll Be There For You (Theme From 'Friends'), All My Life, Butterfly Kisses, Through The Years, Let's Get It On, A Song For Mama, Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life), I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Because You Loved Me, You're Still The One, Lean On Me, From This Moment On, That's What Friends Are For, Legs, In My Daughter's Eyes, We Are Family, Sunrise, Sunset, Better Be Good To Me, In My Life, Shower The People, I Won't Give Up, On A Night Like This, I Gotta Feeling, Father And Daughter, Fever, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2536b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various Composers : Singer's Wedding Anthology - High Voice : Solo : Songbook : 073999633955 : 079354095X : 00740006

Various Composers : Singer's Wedding Anthology - High Voice

Revised and expanded collection of wedding songs for the singer. Including Classical/Traditional, Broadway, Standards, Pop/Rock Classics, and Contemporary Christian. Available in 3 versions: High Voice, Low Voice, and Duets. The same 59 songs are in the high and low voice editions.

Songlist: All Good Gifts, All I Ask Of You, All The Way, Always, Annie's Song, Ave Maria, Be Thou My Vision, Bist du bei mir (You Are With Me), Dank Sei Dir, Herr, Du Ring an Meinem Finger, Endless Love, Entreat Me Not To Leave Thee, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), God Causes All Things To Grow, God Knew That I Needed You, Grow Old With Me, Here, There And Everywhere, Household Of Faith, How Beautiful, I Could Write A Book, I Will, I Will Be Here, If, If You Could See What I See, In My Life, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Just The Way You Are, Laudate Dominum, Let It Be Me (Je T'appartiens), and more

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Voicing: Solo | 1853b | Songbook | $24.95 | Voice and Piano


Various Composers : Singer's Wedding Anthology - Low Voice : Solo : Songbook : 073999735963 : 0793540968 : 00740008

Various Composers : Singer's Wedding Anthology - Low Voice

Revised and expanded collection of wedding songs for the singer. Including Classical/Traditional, Broadway, Standards, Pop/Rock Classics, and Contemporary Christian. Available in 3 versions: High Voice, Low Voice, and Duets. The same 59 songs are in both the high and low voice editions, including: Classical/Traditional songs.

Songlist: All Good Gifts, All I Ask Of You, All The Way, Always, Annie's Song, Ave Maria, Be Thou My Vision, Bist du bei mir (You Are With Me), Dank Sei Dir, Herr, Du Ring an Meinem Finger, Endless Love, Entreat Me Not To Leave Thee, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), God Causes All Things To Grow, God Knew That I Needed You, Grow Old With Me, Here, There And Everywhere, Household Of Faith, How Beautiful, I Could Write A Book, I Will, I Will Be Here, If, If You Could See What I See, In My Life, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Just The Way You Are, Laudate Dominum, Let It Be Me (Je T'appartiens), and more

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Voicing: Solo | 1855b | Songbook | $24.95 | Voice and Piano


Regents : Regents : 1 CD

Regents : Regents

The Regents won the Championship by an unprecedented 439 points, a record that apparently still stands. Featuring Joe Mazzone on lead, who had secured first prize in an Arthur Godfrey Talent Program, the line-up competed for the first time in 1971, and finished third (behind Champions Dealer's Choice) in 1973. This recording includes several classic seventies pop songs, such as "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Theme From The Godfather," and "We've Only Just Begun," which would have made them cutting edge back then...plus "Hi Neighbor (Medley)," (including "Zippity Doo Dah"), "Little Somebody Of Mine" and "Knee Deep In Daisies" and lots more, for 22 in all.

Songlist: Little Somebody of mine, Love theme from the Godfather, By the time I get to Phoenix, Knee Deep in Daisies, Try a little tenderness, The masquerade is over, Strolling down Harmony Lane, Time Was, Whatever Happened to Mary, Ol'man River, Rock me in my Awanee Cradle, Little Girl, There's a broken heart for every light on broadway, The little boy, You make me feel so young, Old folks, Corabelle, I'll still be loving you, Hi nNeighbor ( medley), Fare thee well, Walk away, We've only just begun

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5551c | 1 CD | $14.98 | A Cappella


The Singers Unlimited : Feelings : 1 CD

The Singers Unlimited : Feelings    Out of Print

Happiness is listing to a Gene Puerling arrangement as sung by these maestros. Sit back and soak it in. Enough said!

Songlist: Sleep Loved, We Could Be Flying, I'm Shadowing You, Where and When, Feelings, Impossible, Wave, So Many Stars, Ecstasy, She Was Too Good To Me, Look Around, Invitation, You've Got A Friend, The Trouble with Hello is Goodbye, Laura, Where Is The Love?, Eventide, We've Only Just Begun

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7629c | 1 CD | $16.95 ON SALE $ | Some a cappella


Various Arrangers : Wedding Songs for Vocal Duet : Duet : Songbook : 073999829013 : 157560762X : 02500735

Various Arrangers : Wedding Songs for Vocal Duet

Add a celebratory tone to your special day with this unique selection of love songs. These duets are arranged for high voice/low voice combinations so any type of vocal pairing will work. Includes 23 great wedding classics: Ave Maria - Flower Duet - Sunrise, Sunset - Through the Years - We've Only Just Begun - and more.

Songlist: Follow Me, For You, Laudate Dominum, Ave Maria, Simple Gifts, Butterfly Kisses, Through The Years, For Always, Give Me Forever (I Do), Amazing Grace, Flower Duet, Panis Angelicus, Bist du bei mir (You Are With Me), I Love You Truly, Sunrise, Sunset, Longer, May You Always, Oh, Promise Me, Perhaps Love, We've Only Just Begun, When I Fall In Love, Your Song

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Voicing: Duet | 8430b | Songbook | $14.95 | PVG


Individual Folios

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We've Only Just Begun : SSA : Rosana Eckert : Songbook : 1000167695

Rosana Eckert : We've Only Just Begun

One of the top groups of the 1970s, the Carpenters are one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. The smooth melodic lines of this pop hit from 1970 makes it an excellent choice for graduation and other end-of-the-year programs. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Rosana Eckert

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Voicing: SSA | Digital | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000167695


We've Only Just Begun : SATB : Rosana Eckert : Roger Nichols : The Carpenters : Digital : 08202429 : 884088351854

Rosana Eckert : We've Only Just Begun

One of the top groups of the 1970s, the Carpenters are one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. The smooth melodic lines of this pop hit from 1970 makes it an excellent choice for graduation and other end-of-the-year programs. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Rosana Eckert | Composer: Roger Nichols Performed By: The Carpenters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08202429 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SAB

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