Is "When We Were Young" 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 "When We Were Young"?

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.

What other Adele songs work for kids?

Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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When We Were Young

· by Adele

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y loves the things you (Ab)do,

from the way you (Fm7)talk,

to the way you (Eb)move.

Ev ’ry bod y here is watch ing (Eb)you

’cause you feel like (Fm)home,

you’re like a dream come (Eb)true.

But if by chance you’re here my a (Ab)lone,

can I have a (Fm7)mo ment

be fore I (Eb)go?

’Cause I’ve been by my self all night long

hop ing you’re (Fm)some said, one

I used to (Bb)know.

me.

You still You look like a mo vie, vie, you still you sound like a song,

my my god, this re minds me

of when we were young.

Let me pho to graph you in this light, in case it is the last time that we might be ex act ly like we were, be fore we re al ized we were sad of get ting old, it made us rest less.

It was just like a mo vie,

it was just like a (Bb7)song.

I was so scared to here my a (Ab)fears

’cause no bod y (Fm7)told me

that you’d be (Eb)here.

’Cause And I swear you moved o ver seas,

that’s what you said, one

I used to (Bb)know.

me.

You still You look like a mo vie, vie, you still you sound like a song,

my my god, this re minds me

of when we were young.

Let me pho to graph you in this light, in case it is the last time that we might be ex act ly like we were, be fore we re al ized we were sad of get ting old, it made us rest less.

It was just like a mo vie,

it was just like a (Bb7)song.

(When we were young.

When we were young.

When we were young.)

It’s hard

to ad mit that (Eb)ev ’ry thing just takes me back to when (Fm7)you were there,

to when (Bb7)you were there.

And a (Eb)part of me keeps hold ing on (Eb)just in case it has n’t gone, I guess (Fm7)I still care.

Do (Bb7)you still care?

It was just like a mo vie,

it was just like a song,

my god, this re minds me

of when we were young.

(When we were young.

When we were young.

When we were young.)

Let me pho - -

Oh, I’m so (Eb)mad, I’m get ting old, it makes me (Abm)reck less.

It was just like a mo vie,

it was just like a (Bb7)song

when we were (Eb)young.

When We Were Young by Adele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When We Were Young” by Adele 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 F at 76 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "When We Were Young" 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 "When We Were Young"?: 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.
What other Adele songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.