About “We're Going To Be Friends”

Why does "We're Going To Be Friends" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We're Going To Be Friends".

What key is "We're Going To Be Friends" by Jack Johnson played in?

We're Going To Be Friends is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "We're Going To Be Friends"?

The arrangement plays at 216 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "We're Going To Be Friends" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "We're Going To Be Friends"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "We're Going To Be Friends"?

"We're Going To Be Friends" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "We're Going To Be Friends"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?

Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "We're Going To Be Friends"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "We're Going To Be Friends".

Can I see all the notes in "We're Going To Be Friends"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 216 BPM.