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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wake Me Up When September Ends" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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 "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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.