- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
From the Beginning |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Guitar 4 | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0107869 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
9 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 20 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Love, love, love this song! We play this song out and go in a jazz/rock jam at the end! ..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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It might have been things I missed, but don't be unkind. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Emerson Lake and Palmer |
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Pages: |
9 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Guitar 4 | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0107869 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1972 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0107869 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It might have been things I missed, but don't be unkind. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Progressive Rock Guitar Bible |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “From the Beginning” is in A minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar recorded versions score for “From the Beginning” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “From the Beginning” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2, guitar 3 and guitar 4. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “From the Beginning” available for other instruments?
Yes. “From the Beginning” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “From the Beginning” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “From the Beginning” by Emerson Lake and Palmer is a guitar recorded versions arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Greg Lake. This edition is 9 pages long. The published key is A minor.
It's marked moderately, at about 120 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Guitar 3 and Guitar 4. Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Art-Rock/Progressive style category.
It appears on Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Trilogy. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 20 ratings. A verified buyer says: “If you are going to learn to play this song and really want to play it the way it was recorded (i.e., with the two solos, one for guitar, the 2nd for…”
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