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You sit there in your heart ache.
Wait ing on some beau ti ful boy to, to save you from your old ways.
You play for give ness.
Watch it now, here he come!
He (E)does n’t look a thing like (F#)Je (G#m)sus but he talks like a gen tle man.
Like you im ag ined when you
were young.
Can we climb this moun tain?
I don’t know.
High er now than ev er be fore.
I know we can make it if we it slow.
Let’s take it ea sy.
Ea sy watch it go.
We’re (E)burn ing down the high way (F#)sky (G#m)line on the back of hur ri cane that start ed turn ing
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)De vil’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.
(Talks like a gen tle man.
Like you im ag ined.) When you
were young.
I said, he does n’t look a thing like (F#)Je (G#m)sus.
He does n’t look a think like (F#)Je (G#m)sus.
But more than you’ll ev (E5)er know.
When You Were Young — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When You Were Young" by The Killers: 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 E, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 You Were Young”
- Can I sing "When You Were Young" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When You 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You Were Young" by The Killers in?
- The backing track is in E at 128 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 You 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 You Were Young"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When You 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 You 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 You 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 You Were Young"?
- "When You Were Young" was originally performed by The Killers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Killers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Killers: "All These Things That I've Done", "Just Another Girl", "Mr. Brightside". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When You Were Young" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When You Were Young" by The Killers. 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 You Were Young" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 You 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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