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When I Come Around

When I Come Around by Green Day was primarily written by Billie Joe Armstrong following an argument with his girlfriend, Adrienne Nesser. The lyrics reflect Armstrongs feelings during their time apart, before they ultimately reconciled and got married. The track became one of the bands biggest hits, noted for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

Key: G

Introduction:

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   I heard you crying loud
 G           D          Em      C 
  all the way across town
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You' ve been searching for that someone
          Em               C 
and it' s me out on the prowl
     G             D          Em            C 
As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself
 G        D                 Em     C 
  Well, don' t get lonely now
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  And dry your whining eyes
          G                D 
I' m just roaming for the moment
          Em                      C 
Sleazin'  my back yard so don' t get
 G                D                    Em         C 
so uptight you been thinking about ditching me

 Am                         C 
    No time to search the world around
 Am                                C 
    Cause you know where I' ll be found
                  G 
    When I come around

 G     D              Em      C 
  I heard it all before
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  So don' t knock down my door
        G            D          Em             C 
I' m a loser and a user so I don' t need no accuser
     G                D               Em           C 
to try and slag me down because I know you' re right
 G     D               Em     C 
  So go do what you like
 G        D              Em    C 
  Make sure you do it wise
          G                   D 
You may find out that your self doubt
         Em              C 
means nothing was ever there
      G                 D 
You can' t go forcing something
          Em        C 
if it' s just not right

 Am                         C 
    No time to search the world around
 Am                                C 
    Cause you know where I' ll be found
                  G 
    When I come around

 Am                         C 
    No time to search the world around
 Am                                C 
    Cause you know where I' ll be found
                  G 
    When I come around

G)  D   Em   C              G 
            When I come around
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            When I come around
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            When I come around