Wake Me Up When September Ends

by Green Day

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Lyrics

Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

Like my fa thers’ (G5)come to pass,

(G5)sev en years has gone so fast.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

(Em)Here comes the (Bm)rain a gain,

(C)fall ing from the stars.

(Em)Drenched in my (Bm)pain a gain, be (C)com ing who we are.

(G5)As my mem o (G5)ry rests, but (G5)nev er for gets what I lost.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

Ring out the (G5)bells a again,

(G5)like we did when spring be gan.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

(E5)Here comes the (Bm)rain a gain

(C)fall ing from the stars.

(E5)Drenched in my (Bm)pain a gain, be (C)com ing who we are.

As my mem o (G5)ry rests, but (G5)nev er for gets what I lost.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

LIke my fa thers’ (G5)come to pass,

(G5)twen ty years has gone so fast.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

(C)Wake me up

(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.

Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Me Up When September Ends 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 G at 104 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
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.