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!)
We Are Golden — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "We Are Golden" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “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.