Young

by Kenny Chesney
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Lyrics

Look in’ back now, it makes me (Bm)laugh.

We were grow in’ our (Bm)hair, we were cut tin’ (Bm)class.

Knew it all al (Bm)read y, there was (A)noth in’ to (Bm)learn.

We were strik in’ match (Bm)es just to watch (A)’em burn.

Lis tened to our (Bm)mu sic just a (Bm)lit tle too loud.

but We were hang in’ in (Bm)there with the out cast crowd.

In to the (Bm)rap ids with some (A)dis count (Bm)beer, it was a long train are tres tle, but we had no na fear.

And man, I (D)don’t know

where the (D)time

goes,

but it (D)sure

goes fast.

Just like that, we were wan na be reb els that (Bm)did n’t have a (A)clue in our rock and roll T shirts and our typ i c’lly bad at ti tude.

Had no ex cus es for the (Bm)things that we’d (A)done.

We were brave, we were cra zy, we were most ly

young,

young.

Lis Talked a good (Bm)game when we were (Bm)out with the guys, but in the back in’ in (Bm)seat, we were awk ward and

Girls were a (Bm)mys t’ry that we (A)could n’t (Bm)ex and I a guess there are some things that are nev gon na change.

And man, I (D)don’t

know

where the (D)time

goes,

but it (D)sure

goes fast.

Just like that, we were wan na be reb els that (Bm)did n’t have a (A)clue in our rock and roll T shirts and our typ i c’lly bad at ti tude.

Had no ex cus es for the (Bm)things that we’d (A)done.

We were brave, we were cra zy, we were most ly

young,

young.

(Bm7)Young.

Yeah, and wish in’ we were old

er.

(Bm7)Young,

hey, I wish it was n’t o

ver.

wan na be (Bm)reb els that did (A)n’t have a clue in our rock and roll (Bm)T shirts and our typ i c’lly (Bm)bad at ti tude.

Had no ex (Bm)cus es for the (A)things that we’d (Bm)done.

We were brave, we were cra (Bm)zy, we were most ly

young,

young.

And wish in’ we were old

er and I wish it was n’t o

ver.

Young — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Young" by Kenny Chesney in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Young”

Can I learn "Young" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Young" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
What key is "Young" by Kenny Chesney played in?
Young is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Young"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Young" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Young"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Young"?
"Young" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Young"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bm7, C#m, C#m7, D, E.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "DON'T BLINK", "COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Young"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Young" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Young"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Young" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.