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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Young Ones" by Cliff Richard as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 132 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Young Ones" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Young Ones" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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