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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When We Were Young" by Adele: 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 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”
- Can I sing "When We Were Young" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When We Were Young" 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 F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When We Were Young" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When We Were Young" by Adele. 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 "When We Were Young" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "When We Were Young" 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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