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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 — 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 E, 68 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 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 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 E, 68 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.