Why can'Ct we be friends?
Why can'tE we be friends?
Why can'ta we be friends?
Why can'tg we beC friends?

I seen youF 'round for aE long, long time, yeah
aI remembered you when youG drink my wine

Why can't weC be friends?
Why can't weE be friends?
Why can't wea be friends?
Why can't weg beC friends?

I've seen youF walkin' down inE Chinatown
aI called you but you could notG look around

Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?

I pay my money to the welfare line
I see you standing in it every time

Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?

The color of your skin don't matter to me, ow
As long as we can live in harmony

Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?

I'd kinda like to be the President, yeah
So I can show you how your money's spent, ooh

Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?

Sometimes I don't speak bright, alright
But yet I know what I'm talking about

Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?
Why can't we be friends?

FI know you're working for theE C.I.A.
aThey wouldn't have you in theG maAfia

Why can't weC be friends?
Why can't weE be friends?
Why can't wea be friends?
Why can't weg beC friends?