Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am
We Are Young Chords – Harmonica
A hit anthem about youthful recklessness and love by the band Fun. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Driving Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret and play G, C, Em, and D shapes if that’s easier, as the original recording is in F#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
Bb – F
C – Bb
F – Bb (×3)
C – Bb
F
Chorus
Bb – F
C – F
Bb – F
C – Bb
F – Bb (×2)
F
Bb – C
F
Verse 2
F – Bb (×2)
C – Bb – F
F
Bb – F
C
Bb – F
Bb – C
Chorus
Bb – F
C – F
Bb – F (×2)
C – F
Bb – F – Bb
Bridge
C
Bb – F
C – Bb
F
Bb – F – C – Bb
F – Bb
F
Chorus
Bb – F
C – F
Bb – F (×2)
C – F
Bb – F – Bb
Outro
F – Bb
F
Bb – C
F
Practice tip: The chord progression F, Bb, C is the core of the song. Drill switching between these three chords until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "We Are Young"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Dm, Bb, C and Am.
Is "We Are Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "We Are Young" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "We Are Young"?
It was written by Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2012.