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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"When We Were Young" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 76 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “When We Were Young”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When We Were Young"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "When We Were Young". Key of B, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.