The Young Ones

by Cliff Richard
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Lyrics

The (G)young ones,

darl ing we’re the (Em)young ones.

And (G)young ones

should n’t (Em)be a fraid

to (G)live,

(D7)love,

while the flame is (C)strong

’cos we (G)may not be the (D7)young ones ve ry (G)long.

To (G)- mor row,

why wait un til to (Em)mor row?

’Cos to (G)mor row

some times (Em)nev er comes.

So (G)love

(D7)me,

there’s a song to be (C)sung,

and the (G)best time is (D7)sing it while we’re (G)young.

To

(C)Once (CN.C.)in ev ’ry life time

(G)comes (CN.C.)a love like this.

Oh, (A)I need you and you need me.

(D7)Oh, (CN.C.)my darl ing (D7)can’t you see.

Oh, (C)once (CN.C.)in ev ’ry life time

comes (CN.C.)a love like this.

Oh, (A)I need you and you need me.

(D7)Oh, (CN.C.)my darl ing (D7)can’t you see.

(G)Young dreams

should be dreamed to (Em)ge ther

and (G)young hearts

should n’t (Em)be a fraid.

And (G)some

(D7)day,

when the years have (C)flown,

dar ling, (G)then we’ll teach the (D7)young ones of our (G)own.

The Young Ones — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Young Ones”

Can I sing "The Young Ones" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Young Ones" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard in?
The backing track is in G at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Young Ones" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Young Ones"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Young Ones", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Young Ones" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Young Ones"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Young Ones"?
"The Young Ones" was originally performed by Cliff Richard. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Cliff Richard are available?
Other accompaniments by Cliff Richard: "I Just Don't Have The Heart", "Living Doll", "Miss You Nights". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Young Ones" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Young Ones" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Young Ones" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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