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We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords

The White Stripes Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Guitar

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Ukulele

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Piano

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Banjo

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Mandolin

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

We’re Gonna Be Friends Chords – Harmonica

A sweet acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s cheerful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Fall is here, hear the yell

G C

Back to school, ring the bell

G C

Brand new shoes, walking blues

G C

Climb the fence, books and pens

G C

I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Verse 2

G C

Walk with me, Suzy Lee

G C

Through the park, by the tree

G C

We will rest upon the ground

G C

And look at all the bugs we found

G

Then safely walk to school without a sound

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Verse 3

G C

Numbers, letters, learn to spell

G C

Nouns, and books, and show and tell

G C

At playtime we will throw the ball

G C

Back to class, through the hall

G

Teacher marks our height against the wall

Verse 4

G C

And we don’t notice any time pass

G C

We don’t notice anything

G C

We sit side by side in every class

G C

Teacher thinks that I sound funny

G

But she likes the way you sing

Chorus

C

Well, here we are, no one else

G C

We walked to school all by ourselves

G

There’s dirt on our uniforms

C

From chasing all the ants and worms

G C

We clean up and now it’s time to learn

Bridge

G C

Tonight I’ll dream while I’m in bed

G C

When silly thoughts go through my head

G

About the bugs and alphabet

C G

And when I wake tomorrow I’ll bet

C

That you and I will walk together again

G C

‘Cause I can tell that we are gonna be friends

G C G

Yeah, I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as that is the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We’re Gonna Be Friends" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "We’re Gonna Be Friends"?

It was written by Jack White, and released in 2001.