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We Were Only Young

Kodaline

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for We Were Only Young by Kodaline in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Piano]
  A   C#7   D   D Dm7   A

Verse 1
  A    Walkin' Alone In The City     E/G#  Hearin' The Sound Of The Rain
  Gsus2    I Thought That I Saw You On Fifth StrDeet       I Suddenly Missed You Again
  A    Remember The Night In The Taxi?       You SE/G#aid You Were Movin' Away
  Gsus2    Holdin' Your Hand In The Backseat D      I Wish Could Call You And Say

Pre-Hook
  A    There Are Things That I Could've Done Better
  E/G#    Things I Wish I Had Said, But I Never
  G#sus2    Got The Chance, Now I Know That The Moment Is Gone       (Oh, Life Goes OnD)

Hook [Band]
EvAery Little Word I Said, You Know I Meant It
EvEery Little Touch You Gave, You Know I Felt It
WeF#m7 Were Only Young     We Were ODnly Young
HeAavy On My Heart, I Wish It Never Ended
EvEen At The Start, I Didn't Understand That
YoF#m7u Were Movin' On       You Don't KnoDw What You've Got Until It's GoneDm7​

Instruments [Cool Down]
  A    C#7   Gone    DGone    You Don'Dt Know What You've Got Until It's Dm7​

Verse 2
  A    I Know If I Make It To Eighty   E    I'll Always Remember Your Name
  Gsus2    'Cause You Came Along And Changed Me    D   I Guess What I'm Trying To Say Is

Instruments
  A    C#7   Gone    DGone    You Don'Dt Know What You've Got Until It's Dm7​
  A    C#7   Gone    DGone            DWe Were Only YoungDm7​

Outro
  A    C#7   Gone    D GonDe Dm7      A​
Also available in: Db (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for We Were Only Young?

The chords for We Were Only Young are: A, C#7, D, Dm7, E/G#, Gsus2, G#sus2, E, F#m7

What is the original key of We Were Only Young?

The original key is Db.

What is the difficulty of playing We Were Only Young?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play We Were Only Young in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can We Were Only Young be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play We Were Only Young on ukulele?

Chord We Were Only Young can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in We Were Only Young?

We Were Only Young uses 9 chords: A, C#7, D, Dm7, E/G#, Gsus2, G#sus2, E, F#m7

What is the easiest way to play We Were Only Young?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was We Were Only Young released in?

We Were Only Young was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for We Were Only Young?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch We Were Only Young to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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