When I Come Around — Chords

Green Day

Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

G›D›Em›C

Same four chords start to finish — palm-mute the verse, let the chorus ring open.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced. Want the full sheet? Search your favourite tab site.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in

Original amp EQ — bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 7.5 · gain 7 · presence 5.5

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