When You Were Young

by The Killers

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You sit there in moun your tain?

I heart ache,

wait ing on some beau ti ful boy to, to save you make from if your take old ways.

You play for give ness.

Watch it now, here he comes.

He (Esus2)does n’t look a thing like (F#)Je (G#m)sus, but he talks like a gen tle man, like you i mag ined when you

were young.

Can we climb this moun your tain?

I don’t know.

High er now than ev er be fore.

I know we can make it if we take it slow.

That’s tak in’ eas y; eas y now, watch it go.

We’re (Esus2)burn in’ down the high way (F#)sky (G#m)line on the back of a hur ri cane that start ed turn ing when you

were young.

When you

were young.

And some times, you close your eyes and (G#m)see the place where you used to live

when you

were young.

They say the (C#m)Dev il’s wa ter, it ain’t so sweet.

You (E)don’t have to drink right (G#m)now,

but you can dip your feet

ev ’ry once in a

lit tle while.

You sit there in your heart (G#m7)ache,

wait ing on some (Esus2)beau ti ful boy to, to save you from your old (G#m7)ways.

You play for give ness.

Watch (Esus2)it now, here he comes.

He (CN.C.)does n’t look a thing like Je sus, but he talks like a gen tle (F#)man, like you i mag ined (F#)when you

were young.

(Talks like a gen tle man, like you i mag When you

were young.

I said, he does n’t look a thing like (F#5)Je (G#m7)sus.

He does n’t look a thing like (F#5)Je (G#m7)sus.

But more than you’ll ev (E)er know...

When You Were Young by The Killers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When You Were Young by The Killers 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 B at 115 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 "When You 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 You 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.