Other arrangements of Good Riddance
Pick a learning view.
An oth er turn ing point, a fork stuck in the (D5)road.
Time grabs you by the wrist, di rects you where to (D5)go.
So make the best of this test and don’t ask why.
It’s not a ques tion, but a les son learned in (G)time.
It’s (Em)some thing un pre dict a ble, but (Em)in the end it’s right.
I (Em)hope you had the time of your life.
So take the pho to graphs and still frames in your (D5)mind.
Time Hang it on a shelf in good health and good (D5)time.
Tat toos of mem o and dead and skin on trial.
For what it’s worth, tion, it was worth son all the (G)while.
It’s (Em)some thing un pre dict a ble, but (Em)in the end it’s right.
I (Em)hope you had the time of your life.
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Good Riddance — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Good Riddance" 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 G, 172 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with smooth chord transitions in the key of G, and the octave bass pattern in your left hand will really strengthen your hand independence.
At 172 BPM it moves quicker than you'd expect for a ballad, so start at half tempo and focus on locking in the left-hand octave jumps before adding the right hand — once those feel automatic, everything else falls into place.
Pay special attention to the shift between G and C9; that added ninth gives the song its melancholic color, but it's easy to fumble if you're not anticipating the stretch.
The power chords (Gpow and Dpow) should feel punchy and confident, so keep your wrist relaxed and commit to them.
Loop the Em–G–D–C progression until it's second nature, because that's the emotional backbone of the piece.
This is the song that'll make your I–IV–V–vi movements in G feel truly effortless — once you own these seven chords at tempo, you'll be ready for far more complex arrangements.
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About “Good Riddance”
- What key is "Good Riddance" by Green Day played in?
- Good Riddance is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Riddance"?
- The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Good Riddance" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Good Riddance"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Good Riddance"?
- "Good Riddance" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Good Riddance"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C9, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.
- 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 "Good Riddance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Good Riddance" 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 "Good Riddance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Good Riddance" 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.