Other arrangements of We're Going To Be Friends
Pick a learning view.
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, 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.
(A)Safe ly walk to (G)school with out a sound.
We (A)safe ly walk to (G)school with out a sound.
Well, here we are, 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.
(A)We clean up and (G)now it’s time to learn.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "We're Going To Be Friends" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 216 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “We're Going To Be Friends”
- Can I play "We're Going To Be Friends" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "We're Going To Be Friends" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "We're Going To Be Friends"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "We're Going To Be Friends" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "We're Going To Be Friends"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "We're Going To Be Friends" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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