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The Killers 
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The original key of When You Were Young by The Killers is G# minor.
The primary chords used in When You Were Young are E, F#, G#m, B, D#m, C#m.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#, G#m, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of When You Were Young is approximately 130 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of When You Were Young using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for When You Were Young. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Killers.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add When You Were Young to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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