Other arrangements of Wake Me Up When September Ends
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Wake Me Up When September Ends" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wake Me Up When September Ends". Key of G, 104 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.