This very popular Green Day song is easily one of their most basic. Beginner guitar players looking for a nice tune to play will really like how simple this one is. There are a couple of slightly tricky parts if you are a total beginner, but if you have any playing experience at all I think this tune will be a good one for you to try. We have everything in it from arpeggiated picking patterns, barre chords, power chords and even a nice solo. So for all of you Green Day fans out there, have fun with this one. Even if your not a Green Day fan but are looking for a nice entry level tune to play, I think you will enjoy playing this one. Below you will find 4 videos and in them I will break down the entire track slowly and note-for-note.

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Green Day “Wake Me Up” – Intro, Verse & PreChorus

Green Day “Wake Me Up” – Big Verse & PreChorus

Green Day “Wake Me Up” – Guitar Solo

Green Day “Wake Me Up” – Full Performance For Study