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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
We Can’t Be Friends Chords – Harmonica
Ariana Grande’s emotional ballad about trying to forget a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
C – G
F
C – G
F
C – G – F
C – G
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Verse 2
F
C – G – F
C – G
F – C – G
F
C – G – F
C – G
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Bridge
F
C – G – F
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master switching between them slowly before trying to sing along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "We Can’t Be Friends"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "We Can’t Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "We Can’t Be Friends" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "We Can’t Be Friends"?
It was written by Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and released in 2024.