When We Were Young Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G

Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s reflective mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Everybody loves the things you do
G Am
From the way you talk to the way you move
F C
Everybody here is watching you
G Am
‘Cause you feel like home, you’re like a dream come true
F C
But if by chance you’re here alone
G Am
Can I have a moment before I go?
F C
‘Cause I’ve been by myself all night long
G Am
Hoping you’re someone I used to know
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Bridge

 
F C G
I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
Yeah, I was dreaming of my future self
C G
I was so young
Am F
I’m so mad I’m getting old
C G
It’s in my blood
Am F
I was so young
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
Am F
It’s in my blood
C G
I’m so sad I’m getting old
 

Chorus

 
F C
You look like a movie, you sound like a song
G Am
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
F C
Let me photograph you in this light
G Am
In case it is the last time that we might be exactly like we were
F C G Am
Before we realized we were sad of getting old, it made us restless
F C G
Oh I’m so mad I’m getting old, it makes me reckless
Am F
It was just like a movie, it was just like a song
C G
My God, this reminds me of when we were young
 

Outro

 
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
F C
When we were young
G Am
When we were young
 

Practice tip: Focus on the F to C and G to Am transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song; practice them slowly until your fingers move without looking.