While Were Young
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E
The way your word'S hanging on moments suspended
C#m
when you say something that you can’t take back again
B A
A heavy hush takes hold, the quiet won’t let go
E
I was there watching you, watching me missing you
C#m
I’ve been lying and I don’t know why I do
B A
Maybe the truth hurts so it’s easier not to know
C#m B A
Wonder why does it hurts to try when our last goodbyes never what we’re here for
E B
So sing it back if you’re with me, I wanna hear how your heart speaks
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
E B
And I’ve been so lost without you, are you lost without me too?
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
E
E
Little complacency took you away from me,
C#m B
we’re both wanted but love is not enough you see,
A
sultry distain, In a perfect frame
E C#m
little by little by little by little bit
B
you slipped away to a mile from an inch
A
and I don’t know how we ended up here now
C#m B A
Wonder why does it hurts to try when our last goodbyes never what we’re here for
E B
So sing it back if you’re with me, I wanna hear how your heart speaks
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
E B
And I’ve been so lost without you, are you lost without me too?
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
B C#m A
B C#m A
B C#m A
Gotta wish gotta wish that I just got to where we came
B C#m A B* C#m* A*
gotta miss gotta miss you now and I can’t even say your name
E B
Sing it back if you’re with me, I wanna hear how your heart speaks
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
E B
And I’ve been so lost without you, are you lost without me too?
C#m
While were young, while were young
A B
This should be the time of our lives
E B C#m
While we're young, while we're young, while we're young, while we're young
E
How to play While Were Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.