When We Were Young
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F# F# Ab Db
Bbm Db F# Ab
I know your hopes and dreams they will collide,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Take all your things you'll go and run and hide,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Do you remember how it felt when we were young,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Do you remember how it felt when we were young.
Bbm Db
Today we have the chance to feel again
F# Ab
To hear the sounds that brought us in
Bbm Db
To laugh, to cry, to live again.
F# Ab
Bbm Db
Today we have the chance to feel again
F# Ab
To hear the sounds that brought us in
Bbm Db
To laugh, to cry, to live again.
F# Ab
Like when we were young.
Bbm Db
F# Ab
Like when were young
Bbm Db
F#
Like when were young
Bbm Db F# Ab
I know your hopes and dreams they will collide,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Take all your things you'll go and run and hide,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Do you remember how it felt when we were young,
Bbm Db F# Ab
Do you remember how it felt when we were young.
Bbm Db
Today we have the chance to feel again
F# Ab
To hear the sounds that brought us in
Bbm Db
To laugh, to cry, to live again.
F# Ab
Bbm Db
Today we have the chance to feel again
F# Ab
To hear the sounds that brought us in
Bbm Db
To laugh, to cry, to live again.
F# Ab
Like when we were young.
F#
Bbm Db
F# Ab
Like when were young
Bbm Db
F# Ab
Like when were young
Bbm Db
F# Ab
Like when were young
Bbm Db
F# Ab
Like when were young
How to play When We Were Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.