What key is "We Are Golden" in?

"We Are Golden" by Mika is in the key of C with a tempo of 123 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

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

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "We Are Golden" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "We Are Golden"?

This arrangement of "We Are Golden" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, F, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "We Are Golden" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Mika can I play here?

Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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; 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 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!)

We Are Golden by Mika

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 123 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Are Golden”

What key is "We Are Golden" in?: "We Are Golden" by Mika is in the key of C with a tempo of 123 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "We Are Golden" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "We Are Golden" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "We Are Golden"?: This arrangement of "We Are Golden" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, F, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "We Are Golden" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Mika can I play here?: Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.