We're Going To Be Friends

by Jack Johnson

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Fall is here, hear the yell, back to school, ring the bell.

(G)Brand new shoes, walk ing blues, (D)climb the fence, books and pens, (A)I can tell that (G)we are gon na be (D)friends.

Yes, (A)I can tell that (G)we are gon na be (D)friends.

Walk with me, ters, Suz y Lee, we through the park and by the tree.

(G)We can rest up on the ground and (D)look at all the bugs we found.

bet (A)Safe ly walk to (G)school with out a sound.

(D)gain,

We (A)safe ly walk to (G)school with out a sound.

Well, here we are, ters, no one else, while walk to school all by our selves.

(G)There’s dirt on our un i forms from (D)chas ing all the ants and worms.

bet (A)We clean up and (G)now it’s time to learn.

(D)gain,

The (A)We clean up and (G)now it’s time to learn.

Well,

But we don’t no tice an y (D)time pass.

’Cause we don’t no tice an y (D)thing.

And (E)we sit side by side in ev ’ry class.

The (G)teach er thinks that I sound fun ny, (A)but she likes it when you sing.

To (A)I can tell that (G)we are gon na be (D)friends.

Yes, (A)I can tell that (G)we are gon na be (D)friends.

We're Going To Be Friends by Jack Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We're Going To Be Friends” by Jack Johnson 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 D at 216 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're Going To Be Friends" 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're Going To Be Friends"?
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.