When We Were Young Chords
Here are the chords for “When We Were Young” by Passenger — in the key of E (E, B, C#m and Amaj7). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for When We Were Young
About When We Were Young
“When We Were Young” by Passenger is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — E, B, C#m, Amaj7 and A7 — with the progression centred on E, B and C#m. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
When We Were Young — FAQ
What key is “When We Were Young” in?
“When We Were Young” by Passenger is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “When We Were Young”?
“When We Were Young” uses 5 chords: E, B, C#m, Amaj7 and A7.
Is “When We Were Young” easy to play on guitar?
“When We Were Young” is rated Intermediate.
Who sings “When We Were Young”?
“When We Were Young” is performed by Passenger.
