Wake Me Up When September Ends

by Green Day
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Lyrics

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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Wake Me Up When September Ends" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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Where are the chord symbols for "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is in G.
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 β€” 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.
Does "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 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. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is in the key of G at 104 BPM.
What chords are in "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
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.