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Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while,
heav en can wait, we’re on ly watch ing the skies,
hop ing for the (Am)best but ex pect ing the worst.
Are you gon na drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live for ev er, we don’t have the pow’r but we nev er say nev er.
Sit ting in a (Am)sand pit, life is a (F)short trip, the mus ic’s for the sad man.
For ev er young,
I wan na be for ev er young.
Do you real ly wan na (Am)live for ev er, for ev er, for ev er (C)young?
let’s dance for a while,
heav en can wait, we’re on ly watch ing the skies,
hop ing for the (Am)best but ex pect ing the worst.
Are you gon na drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live for ev er, we don’t have the pow’r but we nev er say nev er.
Sit ting in a (Am)sand pit, life is a (F)short trip, the mus ic’s for the sad man.
For ev er young,
I wan na be for ev er young.
Do you real ly wan na (Am)live for ev er, for ev er, for ev er (C)young?
For ev er young,
I wan na be for ev er young.
Do you real ly wan na (Am)live for ev er, for ev er, for ev er (C)young.
Forever Young — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Forever Young" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “Forever Young”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Forever Young" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Forever Young" is in C.
- What key is "Forever Young" by Alphaville played in?
- Forever Young is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forever Young"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Forever Young" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Forever Young"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Forever Young"?
- "Forever Young" was originally performed by Alphaville. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Forever Young"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alphaville can I play here?
- Try "Forever Young". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Forever Young" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Forever Young" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Forever Young"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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