Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day

Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): G-C-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-C-D
Capo 3EE-A-B
Capo 5DD-G-A
Capo 7CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:07 C
  • 0:08 D
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:12 C
  • 0:13 D
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:18 D
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:23 D
  • 0:24 Em
  • 0:26 D
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:30 Em
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:32 C
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:35 Em
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:37 Em
  • 0:38 G
  • 0:40 Em
  • 0:41 D
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:46 D
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:51 D
  • 0:52 G
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:57 G
  • 1:00 C
  • 1:01 D
  • 1:02 Em
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:07 Em
  • 1:08 D
  • 1:10 C
  • 1:11 G
  • 1:12 Em
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:15 Em
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:17 Em
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:24 D
  • 1:25 G
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:29 D
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:33 C
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:39 D
  • 1:40 Em
  • 1:41 D
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:45 Em
  • 1:46 D
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:50 Em
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:56 Em
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:03 G
  • 2:06 C
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:08 Em
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:11 Em
  • 2:12 G
  • 2:13 Em
  • 2:15 D
  • 2:16 G
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:21 G
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:27 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) in?

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) is in G major.

What chords does Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) use?

The core of Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)?

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) use?

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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