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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When I Come Around" 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, 100 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 “When I Come Around”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When I Come Around" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Come Around" 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 "When I Come Around" 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 "When I Come Around" 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.