When We Were Young

by Adele
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y (F#m)loves the things you (G)do,

from the way you (Em)talk

to the way you (D)move.

Ev ’ry bod y here is watch ing (G)you

’cause you feel like (Em)home,

you’re like a dream come (D)true.

But if by (D)chance you’re here a (G)lone,

can I have a (Em)mo ment

be fore I (D)go?

’Cause I’ve been by my self all night (G)long,

hop ing you’re (Em)some one

I used to (A)know.

You look like a (G)mo vie,

you sound like a (F#m)song,

my god, this re (G)minds me

of when we were (F#m)young.

Let me (D)pho to graph you (F#m)in this light, in (G)case it is the (A)last time that we (D)might be ex (F#m)act ly like we (G)were, be fore we (A)re al ized we were (Bm)sad of get ting (F#m)old, it made us (Gm)rest less.

It was just like a (Em)mo vie,

it was just like a (A)song,

when we were (D)young.

When We Were Young — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When We Were Young" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 76 BPM.

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About “When We Were Young”

Can I play "When We Were Young" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When We Were Young" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When We Were Young" by Adele played in?
When We Were Young is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When We Were Young"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "When We Were Young"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When We Were Young"?
"When We Were Young" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "When We Were 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. "When We Were Young" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When We Were 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 "When We Were Young" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.