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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Forever Young" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Forever Young”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Forever Young"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Forever Young". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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