The Forgotten

by Green Day

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Lyrics

Where in the world’s the for got ten?

They’re lost in side your mem o (C#)ry.

You’re drag ging on, your heart’s been bro ken

as we (G)emp ty all go down in his to (E)ry.

Where in the world did the time go?

It’s where your spir it seems to (C#)roam.

Like los ing faith to our a ban don

or an (G)emp ty hall way from a bro ken (E)ry.

(E)home.

Well, don’t look a way

from the (D)arms of a bad dream.

And don’t look a way,

some (D)times you’re bet ter lost than to be (E)seen.

I don’t feel strange, world’s it’s more like (E)haunt ed,

an oth er mo ment trapped in time.

I can’t quite put my fin ger on it,

but it’s (G)like a child mem that was left be (E)hind.

So where in the world’s it’s the for (E)got ten?

Like sol diers from a long lost war.

We share the scars from our a ban don

but and (G)what we re mem ber be comes folk (E)hind.

(E)lore.

Well, don’t look a way

from the (D)arms of a bad dream.

Don’t look a way,

some (D)times you’re bet ter lost than to be (E)seen.

Don’t look a way

from the (C#)arms of a mo ment.

Don’t look a way

from the (C#)arms of to mor row.

Don’t look a way

from the (C#)arms of a mo ment, don’t look a way

from the (E)arms

of love.

(C#)arms of a mo ment, don’t look a way

from the (E)arms

of love.

The Forgotten by Green Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Forgotten by Green Day in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 66 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Forgotten" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Forgotten"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.