When I Come Around by Green Day

Key: B · 99 BPM · 3/4

When I Come Around by Green Day is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the V-IV-I progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: F#-D#m-B. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the V-IV-I progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the V-IV-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2AE-C#m-A
Capo 4GD-Bm-G
Capo 7EB-G#m-E

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F#
  • 0:02 D#m
  • 0:03 B
  • 0:05 F#
  • 0:07 D#m
  • 0:08 B
  • 0:09 F#
  • 0:12 D#m
  • 0:13 B
  • 0:14 F#
  • 0:16 D#m
  • 0:18 B
  • 0:19 F#
  • 0:21 D#m
  • 0:22 B
  • 0:24 F#
  • 0:26 D#m
  • 0:27 B
  • 0:29 F#
  • 0:31 D#m
  • 0:32 B
  • 0:34 F#
  • 0:36 D#m
  • 0:37 B
  • 0:39 F#
  • 0:41 D#m
  • 0:42 B
  • 0:44 F#
  • 0:46 D#m
  • 0:47 B
  • 0:49 F#
  • 0:51 D#m
  • 0:52 B
  • 0:54 G#
  • 0:56 B
  • 0:58 G#
  • 1:01 B
  • 1:03 F#
  • 1:06 D#m
  • 1:07 B
  • 1:08 F#
  • 1:10 D#m
  • 1:11 B
  • 1:13 F#
  • 1:15 D#m
  • 1:16 B
  • 1:18 F#
  • 1:20 D#m
  • 1:21 B
  • 1:23 F#
  • 1:25 D#m
  • 1:26 B
  • 1:28 F#
  • 1:30 D#m
  • 1:31 B
  • 1:33 F#
  • 1:35 D#m
  • 1:36 B
  • 1:38 F#
  • 1:40 D#m
  • 1:41 B
  • 1:43 F#
  • 1:45 D#m
  • 1:46 B
  • 1:48 F#
  • 1:50 D#m
  • 1:51 B
  • 1:53 G#
  • 1:55 B
  • 1:57 G#
  • 2:00 B
  • 2:02 F#
  • 2:05 D#m
  • 2:06 B
  • 2:07 F#
  • 2:10 D#m
  • 2:11 B
  • 2:12 F#
  • 2:15 D#m
  • 2:16 B
  • 2:17 F#
  • 2:20 D#m
  • 2:21 B
  • 2:22 G#
  • 2:24 B
  • 2:27 G#
  • 2:29 B
  • 2:32 F#
  • 2:34 D#m
  • 2:35 B
  • 2:36 F#
  • 2:39 D#m
  • 2:40 B
  • 2:41 F#
  • 2:44 D#m
  • 2:45 B
  • 2:46 F#
  • 2:49 D#m
  • 2:50 B

Frequently asked questions

What key is When I Come Around in?

When I Come Around is in B major.

What chords does When I Come Around use?

The core of When I Come Around cycles through F#, D#m, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of When I Come Around?

When I Come Around runs at 99 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does When I Come Around use?

When I Come Around follows the V-IV-I progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for When I Come Around?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.

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