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Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)loves the things you do,
from the way you talk
to the way you move.
Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)here is watch ing you.
’cause you feel like home,
you’re like a dream come true.
But if by (Eb)chance you’re here a (Ab)lone,
can I have a mo ment
be fore I (Eb)go?
’Cause I’ve been by (Eb)my self all night long,
hop ing you’re (Fm7)some one
I used to (Fm7)know.
You look like a mo vie,
you sound like a song,
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 (Bb7)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 (Fm7)song.
I was so (Eb)scared to face my (Ab)fears
’cause no bod y told me
that you’d be (Eb)here.
And I swear (Eb)you moved o ver seas,
that’s what you said,
when you left me.
You still look like a mo vie,
you still sound like a
my god, this re me
of when we were
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 (Bb7)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 (Fm7)song.
vie,
it was just like a (Fm7)song.
(When we were young,
when we were young,
when we were young,
when we were young.)
It’s hard
to (Eb)ad mit that ev ’ry thing just takes me back to when you were there,
to when (Fm7)you were there.
And a part of me keeps hold ing on, just in case it has n’t gone, I guess I still care.
Do (Fm7)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 less.
Oh, I’m so (Cm7)mad, I’m get ting old, it makes me (Ab6)reck less.
It was just like a mo vie,
it was just like a (Fm7)song
when we were (Eb)young.
When We Were Young — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "When We Were Young" by Adele. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of F, 72 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “When We Were Young”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "When We Were Young" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "When We Were Young".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When We Were Young" by Adele in?
- The backing track is in F at 72 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 "When We Were Young" 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 "When We Were Young"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When We Were Young", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When We Were Young" 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 "When We Were Young"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
- "When We Were Young" was originally performed by Adele. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Adele are available?
- Other accompaniments by Adele: "Chasing Pavements", "Don't You Remember", "Hello". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "When We Were Young" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "When We Were Young" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in F, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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