About “Why Can't We Be Friends?”

What key is "Why Can't We Be Friends?" in?

"Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Why Can't We Be Friends?" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Why Can't We Be Friends?" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?

This arrangement of "Why Can't We Be Friends?" uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Eb, F7, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Why Can't We Be Friends?" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by War can I play here?

Try "LOW RIDER", "THE CISCO KID". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.