Die Young

by Ke$ha
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Lyrics

I hear your (C#m)heart (B)beat to the (E)beat of the (A)drums.

Oh, what a (B)shame that you (E)came here with some (C#m)one.

So while you’re (E)here in my (A)arms,

let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na die (C#m)young.

Let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re (CN.C.)gon na die (C#m)young.

Let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na (B)die young.

hearts, out our minds, (E)run ning like (A)we out of (B)time.

(B)Mu sic childs, look ing good, (E)liv ing hard (A)just like we (B)should.

Don’t care who’s (B)watch ing when we (E)tear ing it (A)up, you (B)know.

That mag ic (B)that we got, no (E)bod y can (A)touch, for (B)sure.

I’m look ing (B)for some (E)trou ble to (A)night.

Take my (B)hand, I’ll (E)show you the (A)wild (B)side.

Like it’s (B)the last (E)night of our (A)lives,

we’ll keep (B)danc ing (E)’til we (A)die.

I (B)hear your (C#m)heart (B)beat to the (E)beat of the (A)drums.

Oh, what a (B)shame that you (E)came here with some (C#m)one.

So while you’re (E)here in my (A)arms,

let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na die (C#m)young.

Let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re (CN.C.)gon na die (C#m)young.

Let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na (B)die Young hunks tak ing shots, (E)strip ping down (A)to dirt y (B)socks.

(B)Mu sic up, get ting hot, (E)kiss me, give (A)me all you (B)got.

It’s pret ty (B)ob vi ous that (E)you’ve got a (A)crush, you (B)know.

That mag ic (B)in your pants, it’s (E)mak ing me (A)blush, for (B)sure.

I’m look ing (B)for some (E)trou ble to (A)night.

Take my (B)hand, I’ll (E)show you the (A)wild (B)side.

Like it’s (B)the last (E)night of our (A)lives,

we’ll keep (B)danc ing (E)’til we (A)die.

I (B)hear your (E)’til we (A)die.

I hear your (CN.C.)heart beat to the beat of the drums.

Oh, what a shame that you came here with some one.

So while you’re here in my arms,

let’s make the most of the night like we’re gon na die your (B)young.

beat (E)beat of the (A)drums.

Oh, what a (B)shame that you (E)came here with (B)some (C#m)one.

So while you’re (E)here in my (A)arms,

let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na (B)die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na (B)die (C#m)young.

(A)We’re gon na (B)die (C#m)young.

Let’s make the (B)most of the (E)night like (A)we’re gon na (B)die (CN.C.)young.

Die Young — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Die Young" by Ke$ha: 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Die Young”

What key is "Die Young" by Ke$ha played in?
Die Young is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Die Young"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Die Young" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Die Young"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Die Young"?
"Die Young" was originally performed by Ke$ha. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Die Young"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C, C#m, E.
What other songs by Ke$ha can I play here?
Try "TAKE IT OFF", "WE R WHO WE R", "TIK TOK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Die Young" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Die Young" by Ke$ha. 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 "Die 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 "Die 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.