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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Guitar
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Ukulele
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Piano
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Banjo
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Mandolin
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
When We Were Young Chords – Harmonica
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When We Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "When We Were Young" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When We Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When We Were Young"?
It was written by Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr, and released in 2015.