We Are Family

by Sister Sledge

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We are fam i (G)ly.

I got all my sis ters with (F)me.

We are fam i (G)ly.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y, and (F)sing.

Ev ’ry (Em7)one can (D9)see we’re to geth er as we (Em7)walk on (D9)by.

And we (Em7)flock just like (D9)birds of a feath er; I won’t (Em7)tell no (D9)lie.

All of the (Em7)peo ple (D9)a round us, they say,

“Can they (Em7)be that close?”

Just let me state for the (Em7)rec ord:

We’re giv ing love in a (Em7)fam ’ly dose.

We are fam i (G)ly.

I got all my sis ters with (F)me.

We are fam i (G)ly.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y, and (F)sing.

(A)Liv ing life is fun, and (Em7)we’ve just be gun (D9)to get our share

of this (Em7)world’s de (D9)lights.

High hopes we (Em7)have

for the fu ture,

and (Em7)our goal’s in sight.

No, we don’t get de (Em7)pressed.

(D9)Here’s what we call

our (Em7)Gold en Rule:

Have faith in you and (Em7)the things you do; (D9)you won’t go wrong.

This is our (Em7)fam ’ly jewel.

We are fam i (G)ly.

I got all my sis ters with (F)me.

We are fam i (G)ly.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y, and (F)sing.

We are fam i (G)ly.

I got all my sis ters with (F)me.

We are fam i (G)ly.

Get up, ev ’ry bod y, and (F)sing.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "We Are Family" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "We Are Family"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.