Basket Case Chords
“Basket Case” by Green Day guitar chords: in the key of G with the chords G, D, Em and Bm. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Basket Case
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About Basket Case
Green Day's “Basket Case” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — G, D, Em, Bm, C and F — with the progression centred on G, D and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Basket Case — FAQ
What key is “Basket Case” in?
“Basket Case” by Green Day is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Basket Case”?
“Basket Case” uses 6 chords: G, D, Em, Bm, C and F.
Is “Basket Case” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Basket Case” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Basket Case”?
“Basket Case” is performed by Green Day.
Is there a play-along video for “Basket Case”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Basket Case”?
“Basket Case” is categorised as Rock.
