We Are Golden

by Mika

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Lyrics

(C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose.

(C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from?

(C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am7)young and you (G)want some.

(C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain;

(C)run ning for (F)mon ey.)

(C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain;

(C)run ning for (F)mon ey.)

Wak was ing (C5)up

in the (Am7)mid day (G5)sun; what’s to live for when you can (Am7)see what I’ve (G5)done?

(C5)Star ry eyed (Csus2)e mo tion in the (Am7)light of (G5)day; threw; I was (Csus2)run ning I from the (Am7)things that you’d (G5)say.

We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold en!

(We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold en!)

(C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose.

(C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from?

(C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am7)young and you (G)want some.

(Am7)young and you (G)want some.

Now I’m sit ting a lone; and I’ve been look ing a round.

Left here on my own, I’m gon na hurt my (Am)self.

May be los ing my mind; I’m still won der ing why I had to let the world, let it bleed me (C)dry.

We are not what you think we are; we (C)are...

We are not what you think we are; we (C)are...

(We are not what you think we are; we are gold en, we are gold en!)

(C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose.

(C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from?

(C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am)young and you (G)want (C)some.

(C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain;

(C)run ning for (F)mon ey.)

(C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain;

(C)run ning for (F)mon ey.)

We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold (F)en!

We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold...

(We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold (F)en!)

We Are Golden by Mika — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Are Golden” by Mika in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 123 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "We Are Golden" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "We Are Golden"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.