We're Going To Be Friends

by Jack Johnson
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "We're Going To Be Friends" by Jack Johnson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "We're Going To Be Friends" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "We're Going To Be Friends" with hands-separate practice in D at 216 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "We're Going To Be Friends"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "We're Going To Be Friends" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "We're Going To Be Friends"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "We're Going To Be Friends" is in the key of D at 216 BPM.

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