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.

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

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We Got The Beat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "We Got The Beat" by The Go Go's: 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 C, 156 BPM.

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

About “We Got The Beat”

What key is "We Got The Beat" by The Go Go's played in?
We Got The Beat is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Got The Beat"?
The arrangement plays at 156 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Got The Beat" 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 "We Got The Beat"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Got The Beat"?
"We Got The Beat" was originally performed by The Go Go's. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Got The Beat"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Apow, B, C, D, E, F, G.
What other songs by The Go Go's can I play here?
Try "We Got The Beat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "We Got The Beat" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We Got The Beat" by The Go Go's. 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 "We Got The Beat" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "We Got The Beat" 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.