We're Going To Be Friends

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"We're Going To Be Friends" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “We're Going To Be Friends

Where are the chord symbols for "We're Going To Be Friends" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "We're Going To Be Friends" is in D.
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.
Does "We're Going To Be Friends" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "We're Going To Be Friends" is in the key of D at 216 BPM.
What chords are in "We're Going To Be Friends"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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