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Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
Like my fa thers’ (G5)come to pass,
(G5)sev en years has gone so fast.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
(Em)Here comes the (Bm)rain a gain,
(C)fall ing from the stars.
(Em)Drenched in my (Bm)pain a gain, be (C)com ing who we are.
(G5)As my mem o (G5)ry rests, but (G5)nev er for gets what I lost.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
Ring out the (G5)bells a again,
(G5)like we did when spring be gan.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
(E5)Here comes the (Bm)rain a gain
(C)fall ing from the stars.
(E5)Drenched in my (Bm)pain a gain, be (C)com ing who we are.
As my mem o (G5)ry rests, but (G5)nev er for gets what I lost.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
Sum mer has (G5)come and passed, the (G5)in no cent can nev er last.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
LIke my fa thers’ (G5)come to pass,
(G5)twen ty years has gone so fast.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
(C)Wake me up
(Cm)when Sep tem ber ends.
Wake Me Up When September Ends — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 G, 104 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 “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
- Can I play "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day played in?
- Wake Me Up When September Ends 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- "Wake Me Up When September Ends" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bm, C, Cm, D, Dsus4, Em, Epow, 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- 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. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wake Me Up When September Ends" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.