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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"When We Were Young" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "When We Were Young" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When We Were Young" is in E.
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.
Does "When We Were Young" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When We Were Young" is in the key of E at 68 BPM.
What chords are in "When We Were Young"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.