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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Good Riddance" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Good Riddance" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Good Riddance" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Good Riddance" 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. "Good Riddance" is in the key of G at 172 BPM.
- What chords are in "Good Riddance"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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