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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"We're Going To Be Friends" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We're Going To Be Friends"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "We're Going To Be Friends". Key of D, 216 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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