When We Were Young

by Adele
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y loves the things you do,

from the way you talk

to the way you move.

Ev ’ry bod y here is watch ing you,

’cause you feel like home,

you’re like a dream come true.

But if by chance you’re here a lone,

can I have a mo ment

be fore I go?

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

hop ing you’re some one

I used to know.

You look like a mov ie,

you sound like a song;

my God, this re minds me

of when we were young.

Let me pho to graph you in this light, in case it is the last time that we might be ex act ly like we were be fore we re al ized we were sad of get ting old, it made us rest less.

It was just like a mov ie,

it was just like a song.

When we were young,

when we were young,

when we were young,

when we were young.

Let me pho to graph you in this light, in case it is the last time that we might be ex act ly like we were be fore we re al ized we were sad of get ting old, it made us rest less.

It was just like a mov ie,

it was just like a song.

When we were young,

when we were young,

when we were young,

when we were young.

Let me song

when we were young.

When We Were Young — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"When We Were 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 E, 68 BPM.

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

About “When We Were Young”

Why does "When We Were 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 "When We Were Young".
What key is "When We Were Young" by Adele played in?
When We Were Young is arranged in the key of E 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 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When We Were 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 "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 this real sheet music for "When We Were 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 "When We Were Young".
Can I see all the notes in "When We Were 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 E at 68 BPM.