We Are Young

by Glee Cast
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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.

To

(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?

To

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "We Are Young" by Glee Cast: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “We Are Young”

What key is "We Are Young" by Glee Cast played in?
We Are Young is arranged in the key of G 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 116 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 Glee Cast. 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, Bm, C, C6, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, +1 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "We Are Young" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We Are Young" by Glee Cast. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "We Are Young" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "We Are Young" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.