We Are Golden

by Mika
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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 (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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We Are Golden" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 123 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “We Are Golden”

Why does "We Are Golden" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We Are Golden".
What key is "We Are Golden" by Mika played in?
We Are Golden 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 "We Are Golden"?
The arrangement plays at 123 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Are Golden" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "We Are Golden"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Are Golden"?
"We Are Golden" was originally performed by Mika. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Are Golden"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Mika can I play here?
Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "We Are Golden"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "We Are Golden".
Can I see all the notes in "We Are Golden"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 123 BPM.