When I Come Around

by Green Day
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I (D)heard you cry ing loud

all the way knock a cross town.

You’ve been search ing for that some one, and it’s me out on (C)the prowl er as (D)you and sit a round feel ing sor (Em)ry for your (C)self.

Well, (D)don’t get lone ly now,

and (D)dry your whin ing eyes.

I’m just roam ing for the mo ment, sleaz in’ my back yard (C)so don’t get so (G)up tight you been (D)think ing a bout (Em)ditch ing (C)me.

No time to search the (C)world a round,

’cause you know where I’ll be (C)found

when I (CN.C.)come a round.

I (D)heard it all be fore,

all so don’t knock down my door.

I’m a los er and a us er, so I don’t need no (C)ac cus er to (D)try and slag me down be cause I (Em)know you’re your (C)right.

So (D)go do what you like.

Make (D)sure you do it wise.

You may find out that your self doubt means noth ing was ev (C)er there.

get You (G)can’t go forc ing (D)some thing if it’s (Em)just not (C)right.

No time to search the (C)world a round,

’cause you know where I’ll be (C)found

when I (CN.C.)come a round.

(C)When I come a round.

(C)When I come a round.

(C)When I come a round.

When I Come Around by Green Day

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When I Come Around

What key is "When I Come Around" in?
"When I Come Around" by Green Day is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "When I Come Around" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "When I Come Around" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "When I Come Around"?
This arrangement of "When I Come Around" uses 5 chords: A, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "When I Come Around" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Green Day can I play here?
Try "21 GUNS", "21 GUNS", "THE FORGOTTEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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