We Got The Beat

by The Go Go's

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Lyrics

See the peo ple walk ing down the street; fall in line just watch ing all their feet.

They don’t know tu ’til where they want to go, but they’re walk ing in in time.

’Cause They got the beat, they got the (G)beat, they got the (F)beat,

(C)yeah, they got the beat.

See the kids just get ting out of school.

They can’t wait to hang out and be cool.

Hang a round tu si, quar ter af ter twelve.

That’s they’re when they fall in line.

’Cause They got the beat, they got the (G)beat, kids got the (F)beat,

(C)yeah, they got the beat.

(C)yeah, kids got the beat.

(C)yeah, we got it!

We got the beat.

We got the beat.

Ev ’ry bod y get on your feet.

(We got the beat.) We know you can dance to the beat.

(We got the beat.) Jump back, get down.

(We got the beat.) ’Round and ’round and (E)’round.

(A5)(We got the beat.)

We got the beat.

(We got the beat.)

We got the beat.

(A5)(We got the beat.)

We got the beat.

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We Got The Beat by The Go Go's — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Got The Beat” by The Go Go's 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 C at 156 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Got The Beat" 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 Got The Beat"?
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.