Does "Basket Case" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Basket Case" is in the key of Ab at 170 BPM.

What chords are in "Basket Case"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Basket Case — Piano Lead Sheet

"Basket Case" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 170 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(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. I 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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Ab
Tempo: 170 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Green Day

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How to Play "Basket Case" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.