The White Stripes - We're Going to Be Friends (Live at Freeman's Bay Primary School)

The White Stripes performing “We’re Going To Be Friends” live for students of Freeman’s Bay Primary School in New Zealand in October 2003. The White Stripes tour manager at the time was a close personal friend of the principal of the school. Jack and Meg provided a nice primer on American blues history and the kids seemed to enjoy themselves in this sweet, innocent performance which was previously released as part of the Under New Zealand Lights Vault Package and helped to herald the release of the “We’re Going To Be Friends” children’s picture book in 2017.
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Lyrics:
Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are going to be friends
I can tell that we are going to be friends
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
Through the park and by the tree
We will rest upon the ground
And look at all the bugs we found
Safely walk to school without a sound
Safely walk to school without a sound
Here we are, no one else
We walk to school all by ourselves
There's dirt on our uniforms
From chasing all the ants and worms
We clean up and now it's time to learn
We clean up and now it's time to learn
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
Nouns, and books, and show and tell
Playtime, we will throw the ball
Back to class, through the hall
Teacher marks our height against the wall
Teacher marks our height against the wall
And we don't notice any time pass
We don't notice anything
We sit side by side in every class
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
But she likes the way you sing
Tonight I'll dream, while I’m in bed
When silly thoughts go through my head
About the bugs and alphabet
And when I wake tomorrow, I'll bet
That you and I will walk together again
I can tell that we are going to be friends
Yes, I can tell that we are going to be friends
#TheWhiteStripes #WhiteBloodCells #Friends

[@matheusalbuquerquecosta1251]

I don't know what behind all these uploads of old The White Stripes' performances, but don't you ever, ever stop putting them out.

[@fraserlindsay8994]

White Blood Cells 20th anniversay vault package that will be coming up soon.

[@hamishcameron3405]

I was there, didn't realize it was the white stripes till later in life. Such a good school

[@getrickygervaisstuff]

I love how Jack softens his voice for the kids.

[@th1agu]

That's how he always sings that song

[@lucapaulson3679]

No he doesnt

[@thescaryscream5963]

Yeah i think he always sang it like this

[@thescibsters2049]

There’s a kid sitting there listening and watching thinking they want to be Jack or Meg someday. And that’s awesome. 🎸🥁

[@camdenrafftery3555]

Imagine looking back on this, and thinking how cool it would be to have been in that audience.

[@sathoni]

Was in the audience, can confirm it was cool as hell. Forgot to tell my parents about it until I got home, they were so upset they missed out hahaha. In my defence I was 7

[@elmundodecruz8248]

​@@sathoni Do you see yourself in the video?

[@Wermode]

After decades working in public education, I find this heartwarming-both for the cool, captured experience and the demonstration that not even a private concert from The White Stripes can keep little kids focused.

[@hohovsash]

I always imagined you guys playin this song to kids... Heart warming moment we got here

[@soolzy3873]

I’m a simple man, I see something related to the white stripes and I click it.

[@ilovesmosh2012]

😑

[@soolzy3873]

@@ilovesmosh2012 what u mean by that brother

[@ilovesmosh2012]

@@soolzy3873 I mean 😐

[@poopfart7420]

Me to

[@johnnyd343]

this was our First Dance at our wedding. So cute to see Jack and Meg entertaining the kiddos

[@FlameFlickers]

Good choice!

[@177addie3]

wish they were back together again-

[@mrrandmssbearyt5222]

One of the best bands ever since Nirvana.

[@Hejirah]

most probably yes

[@erickieffer8440]

How about: One of the best bands ever.

[@xBlueWolf]

When you play a song in front of a bunch of little little kids and they seem to like it, you know your music is legendary.

[@osufan77]

Need that reunion

[@erickieffer8440]

Wow, can you imagine? I’m sure many of these kids came to appreciate this years after.

[@felicitasberon5728]

They both look so beautiful

[@_dmfd]

We miss you guys sooo much 😭

[@JMAudioEditions]

We're Going to Be Friends

[@kaxam9215]

I love the white stripes ⚪️🔴

[@jesussolis2551]

Those are circles buddy

[@kaxam9215]

@@jesussolis2551 yes for the mints buddy

[@hammerheadduck]

I love the white stripes and the band on your profile picture 😂

[@kaxam9215]

@@hammerheadduck i love both lol

[@xoxSammi23]

One of my fave kid friendly songs 🥰

[@ollievaughn8227]

Ummm...this is pretty priceless. Intended for the right audience. Wow

[@cindyray44]

Newton I love you

[@blade8989]

I love this song!

[@dodbugarlo8503]

i went to this school :D a great six years of my life

[@felicitasberon5728]

I love them so much 😭❤

[@2ql0]

Renember You forever

[@sergioiglesias6717]

Nice perfomance nice Jack White voice and Meg wear good drum tempo.

[@karinnadiogofiorito6115]

How I miss The White Stripes everyday. It is so sweet. Thanks for shared.

[@4sakesalive-75]

Awesome.. this is the song i could not remember name of but always liked.. meg should sing in this one too.. such a nice voice she has

[@loridriskell8121]

My favorite never saw the white Stripes sooo my Loss's 🤘🎸😣❤️🤍🖤

[@kROCHmal97]

Reunite for one concert someday please :( i would do really much for this

[@error_-co1ou]

PLEASE COME BACKKKK! 😭😭

[@swagswagize]

Was waiting for Jack to break into Death Letter and get the kids hyped

[@retroaf7652]

I love the released footages keep it coming please

[@MrXero-sb5ls]

😭I am relieving my child hood

[@juan_ra2971]

I really like how the kids like the song

[@MrBrodman98]

A lovely performance from the loveliest band :)

[@summermcpherson8209]

I would freak out if Jack White came to my to perform at my high school auditorium!

[@sonyatwiss8156]

THANKS! GOOD MOJO FOR THE KIDS.

[@radiopapu3936]

OMG!

[@iiGODLYWARRIOR]

The guitar tone is beautiful in this performance.

[@imasloth]

That's so sweet ❤️

[@erickieffer8440]

What a wonderful, understated, performance and impressive sound quality.

[@shannonschaerer1010]

EVERYTHING About This is FANTASTIC!! THANK YOU!!

[@fripsebibs]

Very wholesome

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@ItsMe-uw8wi]

Very cool

[@crazy1o1]

This is so wholesome

[@rubixmantheshapeshifter1769]

great tunes ,,,, im glad ya still kicking .

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

PRICELESS

[@wolfgangwolfdogplaysguitar701]

I love this song

[@wolfboygirl]

My friend introduced me to this song freshman year, very nice memory to recall whilst watching this. So so lovely

[@harpy6540]

2021 and this is exactly what we need much love to you both.✌️

[@cc-wn8yb]

Love love love ❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥❤️

[@maxvonberg7866]

Pretty decent acoustics for a school assembly hall.

[@yisusmsv9724]

you guys are amazing 👌

[@parflores5116]

I love your music😍

[@12Radius]

YEAH!

[@phongthanhluuderhurensohn6935]

Lifesytle

[@alicetiner]

These videos are so cool. Wish you could get together for a new album. You'd top every chart there is for sure and our hearts too 💕

[@user-cd6sy3xl3u]

ой, я когда эту песню услышал саундреком "чудо" очень радовался

[@grannyspeachtea]

Плюсую

[@kimroyal4299]

😍

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

always liked those trousers

[@blackbutterfly9130]

eu n me canso nunca de ouvir isso🤝

[@Squantiador]

Mt bom pqp

[@danielyaelruiztejeda3398]

🖤

[@jamiewalshdesigns]

So great. Well done.

[@fraserlindsay8994]

GUYS HEAR ME OUT, PLEASE RELEASE TWS GLASTONBURY 2002 SET!!!

[@j9coll374]

This is so sweet.

[@jaxisback0268]

Love you guys ❤️

[@jamesfox2857]

Thank You .

[@orangutanece]

omg very so much good

[@ixx_6809]

Im jealous, I wish I was in this school

[@deadhand4923]

He had his hollow body guitar behind I’m like he was about to rock out to seven nation army in front of them

[@mpguilfo]

👍👍

[@josealbertoesv1438]

You are so cool

[@sergiocarreira665]

Joinville SC Brasil

[@kevinmongeau6057]

Wish I could of been there with the kids Billy Madison style

[@thenaut2111]

imagine if they played death letter tho

[@fraserlindsay8994]

they did

[@lay-lowandsmash1519]

So...
Reunion when

[@ecexx.]

Are they still having concerts? I'd love to experience itt! After pandemic of course

[@ecexx.]

@Jack Rumsey ik but I thought maybe they gave concerts rarely :(((

[@Doctor_whom]

and havent toured since 2007 hah

[@wasatch0]

I hope those kids realize how lucky they were.

[@TheBryanBobby]

Those kids are almost 30 now.

[@eduardoantoniodicavalcanti]

This a music at same in the guy a singer in WoodStoock Festival, 1969?

[@Doctor_whom]

yes the a man, guitar play a song to music. noise happy ears make

[@eduardoantoniodicavalcanti]

@@Doctor_whom Thanks. This music a in a WoodStoock Documentary.

[@chopsuey1110]

Did they play any other songs in front of them ?
Would be kinda funny going full 100% into Hello Operator or Ball and Biscuit after that song.

[@fraserlindsay8994]

Theres the full set of this show that was released on thirdman vault and this was the setlist:
Death Letter
Grinnin in your face
We Are Going To Be Friends
Hotel Yorba
St James Infirmary
Little Room
Boll Weevil

[@zesla.]

where are this kids now

[@ruslanasokil]

Don`t give me hopes, don`t post new videos (please go on)

[@sventextor1309]

Ray Davie's would love to have written that song for the Kinks......

[@mistyisrusty9675]

1:20

[@177addie3]

second right-
maybe

[@loridriskell8121]

He's watching you record him with your phone you know that don't you🤪🤪🤪😂😂

[@sidecardude]

I miss Meg....

[@harpy6540]

Mr White,
Please check out Delta Empire you tube channel the guy is off the scale with skill and that's what this platform is for to network tell The Man in Black Sour Diesel sent you.

[@JerryAss]

Eeee

[@whitedrag4439]

Woinw

[@reecord2]

Welcome to Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend

[@Squantiador]

Mt foda vsfd

[@mixald]

Carai kokimoto

[@pepeawnwhrrm5986]

Imposto é roubo

[@Squantiador]

@@pepeawnwhrrm5986 imposto é roubo

[@pepwoui]

@@pepeawnwhrrm5986 vdd pepe

[@Squantiador]

@@mixald KKKKKKKK

[@VinicioHaner]

The Kay archtop is right there, so.... did they play seven nation army or death letter to the kids? hahaha

[@Doctor_whom]

should have played who's a big baby hahaha

[@VinicioHaner]

@@Doctor_whom hahahahaahaa

[@fraserlindsay8994]

They actually did play Death Letter

[@VinicioHaner]

@@fraserlindsay8994 lol i have to watch this

[@fraserlindsay8994]

@@VinicioHaner It was released years ago on thirdman's vault club. (where you sign up every quarter for a limited package and this short show was part of it) So the chances of you seeing it are slim, although sometimes old vault packages get sold on ebay...

[@KESTER1]

If I could ask Jack White one question, I would ask why the hell he rapped this beautiful Kay Archtop from the 50s in this sticky paper. That’s so sad...😞 I got exactly the same Kay. I would NEVER do this...😔

[@psxisnotps1]

first

[@molotovcandycorn2542]

Congratulations...you get nothing

[@stuffofmusic]

Imagine the kid who didn't go to school that day. I'd kill myself. :D

[@carson1305]

Lucky kids in my class they would just leave the gym and vape ima get andrew tate