Is "We Are Golden" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement in the key of C at 123 BPM. Use our speed control to slow it down while learning the trickier sections.

What key is "We Are Golden" in?

"We Are Golden" by Mika is in the key of C. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "WE ARE GOLDEN" by Mika on Piano

Master "WE ARE GOLDEN" by Mika with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 123 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "WE ARE GOLDEN" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

(C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose. (C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from? (C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am7)young and you (G)want some. (C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain; (C)run ning for (F)mon ey.) (C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain; (C)run ning for (F)mon ey.) Wak was ing (C5)up in the (Am7)mid day (G5)sun; what’s to live for when you can (Am7)see what I’ve (G5)done? (C5)Star ry eyed (Csus2)e mo tion in the (Am7)light of (G5)day; threw; I was (Csus2)run ning I from the (Am7)things that you’d (G5)say. We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold en! (We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold en!) (C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose. (C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from? (C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am7)young and you (G)want some. (Am7)young and you (G)want some. Now I’m sit ting a lone; and I’ve been look ing a round. Left here on my own, I’m gon na hurt my (Am)self. May be los ing my mind; I’m still won der ing why I had to let the world, let it bleed me (C)dry. We are not what you think we are; we (C)are... We are not what you think we are; we (C)are... (We are not what you think we are; we are gold en, we are gold en!) (C)Teen age (F)dreams in a (Am7)teen age (G)cir cus; (C)run ning a (F)round like a (Am7)clown on (G)pur pose. (C)Who gives a (F)damn a bout the (Am7)fam ’ly you (G)come from? (C)No giv ing (F)up when you’re (Am)young and you (G)want (C)some. (C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain; (C)run ning for (F)mon ey.) (C)(Run ning a (F)round a gain; (C)run ning for (F)mon ey.) We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold (F)en! We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold... (We are not what you think we (F)are; we are (C)gold en, we are (G)gold (F)en!)

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 123 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Mika

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How to Play "We Are Golden" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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