When I Was Young

Favorite

blink-182

pop punkHigh3:26SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTempo: 135 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

Choose a version

Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.

87%8 tracks · 4,973 notes · B major · 135 BPM· 3:26Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Bridge A
Bridge B
Chorus 3
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Organ
Piano
Synth
Drums 1
Drums 2
87%9 tracks · 4,855 notes · B major · 135 BPM· 3:26
Practice Play
Electric bass (finger)
Church organ
Honky-tonk piano
Electric guitar (jazz)
Overdriven guitar
Electric Grand Piano 1
Electric grand piano 2
Synth choir
Drumkit
87%9 tracks · 4,757 notes · B major · 138 BPM· 3:22
Practice Play
Vocals
Back Vocals
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Hand Clap
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:26

About this song

When I Was Young by blink-182 is in B major (estimated), around 135 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:26 (Bright acoustic piano, Church organ, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassAdvanced
5.55 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.04 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.06 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.26 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.13 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.24 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.62 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.

Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

Song structure

The shape of the recording — tap a section to jump the player there.

0:001:002:003:26
Intro0:00Verse 10:43Chorus 11:15Verse 21:29Chorus 22:01Bridge2:29Bridge2:44Chorus 32:58

Vocal range

The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.

C3C4C5A♯3F♯4

A♯3 – F♯4 · 8 semitones (~0.7 octaves)

About the key of B major

B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.

Browse all songs in B major Build a chord progression in this key

More from blink-182

  • All the Small Things

    Enema of the State · 37 versions · C major · 150 BPM

  • Whats My Age Again

    Sand in My Eyes · 31 versions · F# major · 160 BPM

  • Dammit

    Dude Ranch · 32 versions · C major · 218 BPM

  • Adam's Song

    Enema of the State · 21 versions · C major · 136 BPM

  • Stay Together for the Kids

    Take Off Your Pants and Jacket · 27 versions · D major · 73 BPM

  • I Miss You

    Studio Outtakes · 13 versions · B major · 110 BPM

View all songs by blink-182

Similar songs

More pop punk songs with a related key or comparable tempo.