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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 ter to time,
I see I re you mem bered you when you (Cm7)turn my a round.
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 ter to town,
I see I called in’ but you could when you (Cm7)all ey’s the time.
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? — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Why Can't We 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 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?”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Why Can't We 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. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" is in Eb.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Eb, F7, Gm.
- What other songs by War can I play here?
- Try "LOW RIDER", "THE CISCO KID". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Why Can't We 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. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" is in the key of Eb at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "Why Can't We Be Friends?"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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