Can a complete beginner play "We Are Young"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "We Are Young" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "We Are Young"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "We Are Young" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

We Are Young — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "We Are Young" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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. To 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 Car ry na, me na home na na to na, night. (Bb)na na, na na na na, Just (F)na car ry na, me na home na na to na, night. (C)na na, na na na na.) (F)(Na Car ry na, me na home na na to na, night. (Bb)na na, na na na na, Just (F)na car ry na, me na home na na to na, night. (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: fun.

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How to Play "We Are Young" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.