Why Can't We Be Friends?

by War
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Lyrics

Ooh ooh ooh,

ooh ooh ooh,

ooh ooh ooh,

ooh ooh ooh.

(Eb)La la la la la la,

(Cm)la la la la la la.

Why can’t (Bb)we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

I’ve seen you a round in’ for a (D)mat long ter long to time,

I see I re you mem bered you when not you (Cm7)turn drank my a round.

wine.

Why can’t (Bb)we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

I see you a walk ey down in (D)mat Chi ter na to town,

I see I called in’ but you could when in you (Cm7)all mon ey’s the time.

spent.

Why can’t Why can’t Some times I don’t

(D)speak right,

but yet I know what I’m (Cm7)talk ing a bout.

Why can’t (Bb)we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

I know you’re work ing for the (D)C.

I.

A.

They would n’t have you in the (Cm7)Maf i a.

Why can’t (Bb)we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why can’t we be friends?

Why Can't We Be Friends? — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Why Can't We Be Friends?" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 200 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 “Why Can't We Be Friends?”

What key is "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War played in?
Why Can't We Be Friends? is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Can't We 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 "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?
"Why Can't We Be Friends?" was originally performed by War. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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