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When I Come Around

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[Verse 1]
   GI Dheard you crying EmloudC  
  Gall the wDay across EmtownC  
You've been sGearching for that sDomeone
and it's Emme out on the prCowl
As yGou sit around Dfeeling sEmorry for yourCself
  GWell, Ddon't get lonely EmnowC  
  GAnd Ddry your whining EmeyesC  
I'm just Groaming for the Dmoment
Sleazin' Emmy back yard so don't gCet
Gso uptight you bDeen thinking about dEmitching meC  
[Chorus]
    AmNo time to search the Cworld around
    AmCause you know where I'll be Cfound
    When I come aGround
[Instrumental]
(G)   D    Em  C  
 G  D  Em  C
[Verse 2]
  GI hDeard it all beEmforeC  
  GSo dDon't knock down my dEmoorC  
I'm a lGoser and a uDser so I dEmon't need no aCccuser
to tGry and slag me dDown because I kEmnow you're rCight
  GSo Dgo do what you EmlikeC  
  GMake sDure you do it EmwiseC  
You may fGind out that your sDelf doubt
means noEmthing was ever Cthere
You cGan't go forcing sDomething
if it's jEmust not rCight
[Chorus]
    AmNo time to search the Cworld around
    AmCause you know where I'll be Cfound
    When I come aGround
[Instrumental]
(G)   D    Em  C  
 G  D  Em  C
[Solo]
G  D  Em  C
G  D  Em  C
[Chorus]
    AmNo time to search the Cworld around
    AmCause you know where I'll be Cfound
    When I come aGround
Ending
(G)   D    Em               C  G  
            When I come around
       D      Em   CWhen I come aGround
       D      Em   CWhen I come aGround
    D  Em  C

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The story behind the song

This song, from Green Day's 1994 album Dookie, plays like a slacker punk answer to a power ballad. It's built around a simple four-chord sequence, giving it a straightforward and accessible feel. The track has a verse-chorus structure, making it easy to follow. At its heart, it offers a laid-back, almost wandering mood, perfect for reflecting on life's unhurried moments.

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When I Come Around

by Green Day

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[Verse 1]

G D Em C

I heard you crying loud

G D Em C

all the way across town

G D

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

G D Em C

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

[Chorus]

Am C

No time to search the world around

Am C

Cause you know where I'll be found

When I come around

[Instrumental]

G D Em C

()

G D Em C

[Verse 2]

G D Em C

I heard it all before

G D Em C

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

[Chorus]

Am C

No time to search the world around

Am C

Cause you know where I'll be found

When I come around

[Instrumental]

G D Em C

()

G D Em C

[Solo]

G D Em C

[Chorus]

Am C

No time to search the world around

Am C

Cause you know where I'll be found

When I come around

Ending

G D Em C G

()

When I come around

D Em C G

When I come around

D Em C G

When I come around

D Em C

About When I Come Around Chords by Green Day

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The chords for "When I Come Around" show the original chord names (including G, D, Em, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.