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(Eb5)Do you have the (Bb5)time
to (C5)lis ten to me (G5)whine
a (Ab5)bout noth ing and (Eb5)ev ’ry thing all at once?
(Eb5)I am one of (Bb5)those
mel (C5)o dra mat ic (G5)fools,
neu (Ab5)rot ic to the (Eb5)bone, no doubt a bout it.
Some times I give my self the creeps,
some times my mind plays tricks on me.
It (Ab)all keeps add ing up, I (Eb)think I’m (Db)crack ing up.
Am (Ab)I just par a (Bb)noid, or am I just stoned?
I (Eb)went to a (Bb)shrink
to (Cm)an a lyze my (Gm)dreams, she (Ab)says it’s lack of (Eb)sex that’s bring ing me down.
I (Eb)went to a (Bb)whore,
he (Cm)said my life’s a (Gm)bore, so (Ab)quit my whin ing (Eb)’cause it’s bring ing her down.
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Some times I give my self the creeps,
some times my mind plays tricks on me.
It (Ab)all keeps add ing up, I (Eb)think I’m (Db)crack ing (Cm)up.
Am (Ab)I just par a (Bb)noid, yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Ab)Grasp ing to con (Bb)trol
(CN.C.)so I bet ter hold on.
on.
or am I just stoned?
Basket Case — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Basket Case" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 170 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Basket Case”
- Can I play "Basket Case" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Basket Case" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Basket Case" by Green Day played in?
- Basket Case is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Basket Case"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Basket Case" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Basket Case"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Basket Case"?
- "Basket Case" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Basket Case"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, +7 more.
- What other songs by Green Day can I play here?
- Try "21 GUNS", "21 GUNS", "THE FORGOTTEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Basket Case"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Basket Case" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Basket Case"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Basket Case" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.