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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · C · Am · G
When You Were Young Chords – Harmonica
The Killers’ anthemic rock song about nostalgia and idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F (×2)
Chorus
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Am
F
Verse 3
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Am
F
Bridge
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C
Am – F
C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Am
F
Outro
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song, so master that sequence first before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When You Were Young"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, C, Am and G.
Is "When You 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 You Were Young" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When You Were Young"?
It was written by Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr, and released in 2006.