What key is "We Are Young" in?

"We Are Young" by fun. is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "We Are Young" 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 Young" 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 Young"?

This arrangement of "We Are Young" uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "We Are Young" 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 fun. can I play here?

Try "ALL ALONE", "SOME NIGHTS", "CARRY ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Give me a se cond I, I need to get my sto ry straight.

My (Dm7)friends are in the bath room get ting high er than the Em pire State.

My (Gm)lo ver she is wait ing for me just a cross the bar.

My seat’s been (Bb)ta ken by some sun glass es (C7)ask ing ’bout a scar.

And I know I gave it to you months a go.

I know you’re try ing to for get.

But be (Gm)tween the drinks and sub tle things the holes in my a po lo gies, you know, I’m try ing hard to take it back.

So if by the (Gm)time the bar (Am)clo ses and you (Dm)feel like (C)fall ing (Bb)down I’ll car ry you (C)home.

To (F)night

we (F)are (Dm7)young.

So let’s set the (C)world (F)on (Bb)fi re.

We can burn (Bb)bright er than the sun.

To (F)night

we (F)are (Dm7)young.

So let’s set the (C)world (F)on (Bb)fi re.

We can burn (Bb)bright er than the sun.

Now I (F)know that I’m not

all that you got.

I guess that I, I just thought may be we could find new ways to (C)fall (F)a part.

But our friends are back,

so let’s raise a toast.

’Cause I (Bb)found some one to (C)car ry me home.

To (F)(Na ry na, na na na na, (Bb)na na, na na na na, (F)na ry na, na na na na, (C)na na, na na na na.) (F)(Na ry na, na na na na, (Bb)na na, na na na na, (F)na ry na, na na na na, (C)na na, na na na na.) The world is on my side,

I have no rea son to run.

So will some one come and (C)car ry me home to night.

The an gels nev er ar rived but I can hear the choir.

so will some one come and (C)car ry me home.

To (F)night

we (F)are (Dm7)young.

So let’s set the (C)world (F)on (Bb)fi re.

We can burn (Bb)bright er than the sun.

To (F)night

we (F)are (Dm7)young.

So let’s set the (C)world (F)on (Bb)fi re.

We can burn (Bb)brigh ter than the sun.

So if by the (Gm)time the bar (Am)clo ses and you (Dm)feel like (C)fall ing (Bb)down I’ll car ry you (C)home to (F)night.

We Are Young by fun.

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Are Young”

What key is "We Are Young" in?: "We Are Young" by fun. is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "We Are Young" 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 Young" 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 Young"?: This arrangement of "We Are Young" uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "We Are Young" 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 fun. can I play here?: Try "ALL ALONE", "SOME NIGHTS", "CARRY ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.