What key is "We Are Young" in?

"We Are Young" by Glee Cast is in the key of G with a tempo of 116 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, Bm, C, C6, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, +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 Glee Cast can I play here?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Give me a sec ond; I, I need to get my sto ry straight.

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

My (Am)lov er, he’s wait ing for me just a cross the bar.

My seat’s been (C)tak en by some sun glass es (D)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 (Am)tween the drinks and sub tle things, the holes in my a pol o gies, you know I’m try ing hard to take it back.

So, if by the (Am)time the bar (Bm)clos es and you (Em)feel like (D)fall ing (C)down, I’ll car ry you (D)home...

To (G)night

we (D)are (Em7)young,

so let’s set the world on (C)fi re;

we can burn bright er than the sun.

To (G)night

we (D)are (Em7)young,

so let’s set the world on (C)fi re;

we can burn bright er than the sun.

Now I (G)know that I’m not

all that you’ve got.

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

But our friends are back,

so let’s raise a toast,

’cause I found some one to (D)car ry (D)me home.

To (G)night

we (D)are (Em7)young,

so let’s set the world on (C)fi re;

we can burn bright er than the sun.

To (G)night

we (D)are (Em7)young,

so let’s set the world on (C)fi re;

we can burn bright er than the sun.

Now I (G)know that I’m not

all that you’ve got.

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

But our friends are back,

so let’s raise a toast,

’cause I found some one to (D)car ry (D)me home.

(G)Car ry me home (G)to night.

Just (G)car ry me home to night.

(G)Car ry me home (G)to night.

Just (G)car ry me home to night.

The moon is on my (G)side;

I have no rea son to (C)run.

So will some one come and (D)car ry me home to night?

The an gels nev er ar (G)rived,

but I can hear the (C)choir.

So will some one come and (D)car ry (D)me home?

So if by the (Am)time the bar (Bm)clos es and you (Em)feel like (D)fall ing (C)down, I’ll car ry you (D)home...

to (G)night.

We Are Young by Glee Cast

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 116 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 Glee Cast is in the key of G with a tempo of 116 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, Bm, C, C6, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, +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 Glee Cast can I play here?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.