About “We Are Young”

Why does "We Are Young" 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 Young".

What key is "We Are Young" by fun. played in?

We Are Young is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Are Young"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "We Are Young" 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 Young"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "We Are Young"?

"We Are Young" was originally performed by fun.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "We Are Young"?

This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.

What other songs by fun. can I play here?

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

Is this real sheet music for "We Are Young"?

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 Young".

Can I see all the notes in "We Are Young"?

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 Bb at 120 BPM.