You sit there in your moun tain?
I heart ache.
Wait ing on than some beau ti be ful boy to, to save can you from if your take 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 your moun tain?
I don’t know.
High er now than ev er ti be ful fore.
I know we can make it if we take it slow.
Let’s take it ea sy.
Ea sy now, watch it go.
We’re (E)burn ing down the high way (F#)sky (G#m)line on the back of a hur ri cane that start ed turn ing when you
were young.
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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "When You Were Young" by The Killers: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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”
- 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.
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