Can We Still Be Friends

by Todd Rundgren
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Lyrics

(D)We can’t play this game an y more, but (Em)can we still be friends?

(D)Things just can’t go on like be fore, but (Em)can we still be friends?

(D)We had some

thing to learn;

now it’s time for the (D)wheel to turn.

(Em7)Grains of sand,

one by one;

be fore you know

(A7)it,

(C)all

(G)gone.

(D)Let’s ad mit we made a mis take, but (Em)can we still be friends?

(D)Heart break’s nev er eas y to take, but (Em)can we still be friends?

(D)It’s a strange,

sad af fair;

some times seems

like we (D)just don’t care.

(Em7)Don’t waste time

feel ing hurt;

we’ve been through hell

(A7)to

(C)geth

(G)er.

(C)old

(G)song.

Can We Still Be Friends — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd Rundgren: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 75 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Can We Still Be Friends”

What key is "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd Rundgren played in?
Can We Still Be Friends is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can We Still Be Friends"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can We Still Be Friends" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Can We Still Be Friends"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can We Still Be Friends"?
"Can We Still Be Friends" was originally performed by Todd Rundgren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can We Still Be Friends"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Em, Em7, +2 more.
What other songs by Todd Rundgren can I play here?
Try "Love Is the Answer", "A Dream Goes On Forever", "Hello, It's Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Can We Still Be Friends" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd Rundgren. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Can We Still Be Friends" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Can We Still Be Friends" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.