When I Come Around

by Green Day
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When I Come Around" 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When I Come Around”

Can I play "When I Come Around" 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 "When I Come Around" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When I Come Around" by Green Day played in?
When I Come Around 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 "When I Come Around"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Come Around" 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 "When I Come Around"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Come Around"?
"When I Come Around" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When I Come Around"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, Em, G.
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 "When I Come Around"?
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. "When I Come Around" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When I Come Around"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I Come Around" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.