While We're Young
View chords used in this chart
A C#7 D Cdim E7 D9 Dm6 E7
Songs were meant to sing while we're young
A C#7 D Cdim E7/9 D9 Dm6 E7
Ev'ry day is spring while we're young
F#m B7 F#m E
None can refuse; time flies so fast
F#m Bm F#m Fdim E7 E7/13 E7 E7/13-
Too dear to lose, and too sweet to last
A C#7 D Cdim E7 D9 Dm6 E7
Though it may be just for today
A C#7 D Cdim E7/9 D9 Dm6 E7
Share our love we must, while we may
F#m F#m7 F#m7+ Gdim D D6 D9 Dm6
How blue the sky, all sweet surprise
A C#m5-/7 D Cdim E7/9 Fdim E7 A
Shines before our eyes while we're young
F#m F#m7 F#m7+ Gdim D D6 D9 Dm6
How blue the sky, all sweet surprise
A C#m5-/7 D Cdim E7/9 Fdim E7 A
Shines before our eyes while we're young
How to play While We're Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.