We Are Young
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Verse 1:
(first part of Verse 1 Palm Muted)
D
Give me a second I,
I need to get my story straight
Bm
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
G
My lover she's waiting for me just across the bar
A
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking bout a scar, and
D
I know I gave it to you months ago
Bm
I know you're trying to forget
G
But between the drinks and subtle things
A
The holes in my apologies, you know
I'm trying hard to take it back
Pre-Chorus:
G A
So if by the time the bar closes
D A G
And you feel like falling down
G A
I'll carry you home
[Refrão]
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
Verse 2:
D
Now I know that I'm not
All that you got
Bm
I guess that I, I just thought
G
Maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
But our friends are back
A
So let's raise a glas
?Cause I found someone to carry me home
[Refrão]
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
Bridge:
D G
Carry me home tonight
D A
Just carry me home tonight
D G
Carry me home tonight
D A
Just carry me home tonight
D
The moon is on my side
G
I have no reason to run
D A
So will someone come and carry me home tonight
D
The angels never arrived
G
But I can hear the choir
D A
So will someone come and carry me home
[Refrão]
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
D
Tonight
Bm
We are young
G
So let's set the world on fire
D A
We can burn brighter than the sun
How to play We Are Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.