Vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong wrote “Good Riddance” after a break-up with a girlfriend who moved to Ecuador.

Billie Joe said in Guitar World, “In the song, I tried to be level-headed about her… Read More [Intro]

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[Verse 1]

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road

Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go

So make the best of this test and don't ask why

It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

[Chorus]

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

[Verse 2]

So take the photographs and still frames in your mind

Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time

Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial

For what it's worth, it was worth all the while

[Chorus]

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

[Violin Solo]

[Chorus]

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right

I hope you had the time of your life