About The Song
“We’ve Only Just Begun” is a classic hit song by The Carpenters, one of the most successful pop duos in music history. The song was written by Roger Nichols (music) and Paul Williams (lyrics) in 1970. This song is known as a love song, and it describes the journey of new beginnings, hope, and love. t also speaks to the fears and aspirations of couples starting a new life together. The song’s lyrics describe a couple who has started a new life and is excited for the journey ahead. They understand the joys and challenges of starting a new life together and are looking forward to experiencing new horizons. The song’s title, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” implies that there is still so much more to experience and discover together, and that the relationship is just beginning.
The song was released in September 1970 and failed to do well on the UK Singles Chart, coming in at number 28. However, the tune became The Carpenters’ signature recording, topping the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart for seven weeks. It also reached the summit of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart at No. 2. The song “We’ve Only Just Begun” by the Carpenters was ranked at No. 414 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” The song has since become a staple in popular culture and is known for its soaring, new-beginnings-inspired lyrics, such as “We’ve only just begun.”
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We’ve only just begun to live
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we’re on our way
We’ve only begun
Before the rising sun, we fly
So many roads to choose
We start out walking and learn to run
And yes, we’ve just begun
[Chorus]
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watching the signs along the way
Talkin’ it over, just the two of us
Workin’ together day to day, together
[Verse 2]
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We’ll find a place where there’s room to grow
And yes, we’ve just begun
[Chorus]
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watching the signs along the way
Talkin’ it over, just the two of us
Workin’ together day to day, together, together
[Verse 2]
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We’ll find a place where there’s room to grow
And yes, we’ve just begun