What key is the piano accompaniment for "Kids" by OneRepublic in?

The backing track is in D at 100 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 "Kids" 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 "Kids"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Kids", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Kids" 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 "Kids"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Kids" was originally performed by OneRepublic. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by OneRepublic are available?

Other accompaniments by OneRepublic: "Apologize", "Apologize", "Counting Stars". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(A)Days when

we’d fight, we’d fight ’til I would (G)give in,

yeah, per fect dis (A)as ters,

we were reach ing, reach ing for the (G)raf ters,

yeah.

And on most of the days we were search ing for ways to get up and get out of the town we were raised, yeah, ’cause (G)we were done.

I re mem ber, we were sleep ing in cars, we were search ing for Oz, we were burn ing ci gars with the white plas tic tips ’til we (G)saw the sun.

And we said cra zy things like (A)I re fuse to look back think ing days were bet ter just be cause they’re young er days.

(A)I don’t know what’s round the cor ner way I feel right now I swear we’ll nev er change.

Back when we were kids,

(Bm)swore we would (G)nev er die,

you and me were kids,

(Bm)swear that we’ll (G)nev er die.

(A)Lights down

and we drive and we’re driv ing just to (G)get out,

yeah per fect dis (A)as ters,

yeah we were swing ing, swing ing from the (G)raf ters,

hey.

We were danc ing in cars, we were look ing for ours, we were nam ing the stars af ter peo ple we knew ’til we (G)had to go,

and we were say ing things like (A)I re fuse to look back think ing days were bet ter just be cause they’re young er days.

(A)I don’t know what’s round the cor ner way I feel right now I swear we’ll nev er change.

Back when we were kids,

(Bm)swore we would (G)nev er die,

you and me were kids,

(Bm)swear that we’ll (G)nev er die.

(A)Lights down

and we drive and we’re driv ing just to (G)get out,

yeah per fect dis (A)as ters,

yeah we were swing ing, swing ing from the (G)raf ters,

hey.

We were danc ing in cars, we were look ing for ours, we were nam ing the stars af ter peo ple we knew ’til we (G)had to go,

and we were say ing things like Nights when we kept danc ing, chang ing all our plans and mak ing ev ’ry day a ho li day.

Feel the years start burn ing, cit y lights they’re turn ing,

but some thing ’bout this feels the same.

Back when we were kids,

(Bm)swore we would (G)nev er die,

you and me were kids,

(Bm)swear that we’ll (G)nev er die.

(A)I re fuse to look back think ing days were bet ter just be cause they’re young er days.

(A)I don’t know what’s round the cor ner way I feel right now I swear we’ll nev er change.

You and me were kids.

Kids — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Kids" by OneRepublic. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Kids”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Kids" by OneRepublic in?: The backing track is in D at 100 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 "Kids" 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 "Kids"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Kids", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Kids" 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 "Kids"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Kids"?: "Kids" was originally performed by OneRepublic. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by OneRepublic are available?: Other accompaniments by OneRepublic: "Apologize", "Apologize", "Counting Stars". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.