Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

by Green Day
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Lyrics

I walk a (Ab)lone ly road, the (Eb)on ly one that I have ev er known.

Don’t know (Ab)where it goes, (Eb)but it’s home to me and I walk a lone.

I walk this emp ty street of (Eb)on the bou le vard of bro ken dreams, where the (Ab)cit y sleeps and (Eb)I’m the on ly one and I walk a lone.

I walk a lone, I walk a lone.

I walk a lone, I walk (Ab)a...

My shad ow’s the on ly one that walks be side me.

My shal low heart’s the on ly thing that’s beat ing.

Some times I wish some one out there will find me.

’Til then I walk a lone.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

I’m walk ing (Ab)down the line the (Eb)that di vides me I where in my known.

On the (Ab)bor der line (Eb)of the edge and me and I walk a lone.

I Read be tween the lines of (Eb)what’s f**ed up and vard ery thing’s al dreams, Check my (Ab)vi tal signs and (Eb)know I’m still a live and I walk a lone.

I walk a lone, I walk a lone.

I walk a lone, I walk (Ab)a...

My shad ow’s the on ly one that walks be side me.

My shal low heart’s the on ly thing that’s beat ing.

Some times I wish some one out there will find me.

’Til then I walk a lone.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

I walk a lone, I walk (Ab)a...

I walk this (Ab)emp ty street (Eb)on the bou le vard of bro ken dreams, where the (Ab)cit y sleeps and (Eb)I’m the on ly one and I walk (Ab)a...

a lone.

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" by Green Day: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 86 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in Db, so your hands will live mostly on black keys — that actually feels comfortable once you settle in, but give yourself a few minutes to get oriented if you're used to white-key songs.

Your left hand plays a steady block bass pattern at 86 BPM, which is relaxed enough to keep solid time, but watch the transitions between the power chords (Abpow, Bbpow, Ebpow, Fpow) and the fuller shapes like Fm and Ebsus2 — that's where hesitation sneaks in.

Practice those chord changes hands-separate first, especially the move into Epow, which briefly pulls you out of the home key and can catch your fingers off guard.

Once each hand feels confident, combine them at half tempo and loop the verse section until the left-hand bass feels automatic.

The most common stumble I see is rushing through chord switches and landing late; keep your eyes a beat or two ahead in the falling notes so you're always preparing the next shape.

This is a fantastic song for building rock-solid power-chord vocabulary and training your hands to stay relaxed in a flat key — skills that'll carry you through dozens of pop-rock tunes after this one.

About “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams”

What key is "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" by Green Day played in?
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" 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 "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"?
"Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Db, Eb, Ebpow, +4 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" by Green Day. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.