When We Were Young
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Intro F C F C
F C G
[Verso 1]
F C
We took time to see the sun
F C
Crossing rivers as we'd run
F C G
Chasing birds down by the lake in the mud
F C
We would climb up in the trees
F C
Up high among the leaves
F
We were wild and we were
C G
Free when we were Young
[Refrão]
F Am
But now we're older
F Am F
And we feel the world at our feet
Am G
As time turns we drift away
Wish we were young again
( F C F C )
( F C G )
[Verso 2]
F C
We built castles in the sand
F C
Felt like emperors of the land
F C F
Making walls to stop the waves from coming up
F C
We found joy in the little things
F C
Like imaginary scenes
F C G
Oh I miss the way we were when we were Young
[Refrão]
F Am
But now we're older
F Am F
And we feel the world at our feet
Am G
As time turns we drift away
F Am
And oh how times flies
F Am
Then you realize forgotten dreams
F Am G
Got lost along the way
Wish we were young again
( F C F C )
( F C G )
Wish we were young again
( F C F C )
( F C G )
[Verso 3]
F C
But there's still so much to see
F C
In this life in front of me
F C G
Like pages of a book still unturned
F C
We could sail the seven seas
F C
Even raise a Family
F
We could dream just
C G
Like we did when we were Young
[Refrão]
F Am
'Cause now we're older
F Am F
And we feel the world at our feet
Am G
As time turns we drift away
F Am
And oh how times flies
F Am
Then you realize forgotten dreams
F Am G
Got lost along the way
Wish we were young again
( F C F C )
( F C G )
Wish we were young again
Final F C F C
F C G
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.