We Are Young

by fun.
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Lyrics

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

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

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

My seat’s been (Bb)tak en by some sun glass es (C)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 pol o gies, you know I’m try ing hard to take it (C)back.

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

To (F)night

we (C)are (Dm)young,

so let’s set the world on (Bb)fi re;

we can burn bright er

than the (F)sun.

To (F)night

we (C)are (Dm)young,

so let’s set the world on (Bb)fi re;

we can burn bright er

than the (F)sun.

Now I (F)know that I’m not

all that you’ve got.

I guess that I thought may be we could find new ways to fall a (Gm)part.

But our friends are back,

so let’s raise a toast,

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

To (F)night

we (C)are (Dm)young,

so let’s set the world on (Bb)fi re;

we can burn bright er

than the (F)sun.

To (F)night

we (C)are (Dm)young,

so let’s set the world on (Bb)fi re;

we can burn bright er

than the (F)sun.

Now I (F)know that I’m not

all that you’ve got.

I guess that I thought may be we could find new ways to fall a (Gm)part.

But our friends are back,

so let’s raise a toast,

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

To

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

Just (F)car ry me home to night.

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

Just (F)car ry me home to night.

The moon is on my side; I have no rea son to run,

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

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

We Are Young — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We Are Young" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Are Young" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 100 BPM.