Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my fathers come to pass Seven years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Ring out the bells again Like we did when spring began Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Twenty years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends

im gonna need a formal apology for the damage this is doing to my heart

Once again, you've created a piece that sounds like a band covered your song and got famous for it. Incredible.

A clear sky... Calm highway... In your car with your loved ones... A Frank watkinson song playing in the background...

I hope you get known as a legend cause now you are the underground legend

I really hope Billie Joe Armstrong hears this, this was an incredible and moving rendition of a great song, well done sir

This song was so cathartic to my husband when his mom died 4 years ago. He would play it over and over. On June 7, 2020, my husband died in a horrible accident. Your version of this song has me in a puddle of tears missing him. I needed this cry Frank, thank you. 🙏💕

I wish you could hear yourself the way the rest of us do. You have such a gift...please don't ever stop sharing your beautiful music!!

I'm a Green Day fan, but I never listened properly to the lyrics of this song - until now. Love the emotion you put in your songs, sir. 👏

Stop I love old people because they’re so cute and wholesome ❤

Your interpretations always emphasise the poignancy of the lyrics. I already loved this great song, it means even more to me now.

*Frank is our Master Chef Musician! He adds his own spice to the tune, and it just comes out so much better!!!*

Beautiful and so emotional, well done as always, Frank.

Just clicked on the song on a whim, 15 seconds later me to myself: "Damn, grandpa puts all the other soulful covers of this song to rest." Catchy tune, sweet voice, flashy beats are all okay, unless and until you hear such a cover where emotions are overflowing and integrated into the singer's voice. A great thumbs up 👍❤️

You've created yet another heartfelt cover, sir, Johnny Cash-style. Bravo! Best from Brazil

I envy that dog. Falling asleep in a very comfy cushion while listening to this very soothing song.

This rendition makes me feel like you do when looking back on your childhood again. They were such good days, and they’re here to comfort us in the days that are only sad now. I’m absolutely in love with this rendition. I feel like it’s one of those things you remember as a kid that your dad or grandad would always do. And those are the things you always call back on when things get tough when you want to be reminded of home.

You're too hard on yourself. It's a terrific performance.

I'm in a period of my life where I have to work really hard and I'm really tired and sad. but trough it all, I listen to your music and every time a tear rolls over my cheeks. thank you for this sir. It really means a lot to me.

Daqui do 🇧🇷 agradeço por essa doçura de voz e canção 🙏🏻🎶❤️

Wow!! Serious Leonard Cohen vibe on this one, Bravo sir, Bravo!!

Morning Frank…..hmmmm, Green Day! One of my fave songs of theirs and this adaptation shows your versatility so it suits you well. Enjoyed it.

When you started singing I just tore up, and I cried through the whole video. Your rendition of this song is beautiful and haunting, and it's helping me deal with my own emotions and memories. Thank you for touching my heart with your music Frank.

Parabéns... O senhor é sensacional.

green day needs to see this, as it may be the most beautiful cover of this song ive ever seen

This song is now the first of a playlist I use for sleep. Such a peaceful cover, and very melodic! Congratulations Frank! You become a greater musician every day

If you ever released an album I would buy it immediately. You're so insanely great

love you so much frank!

Salut, Spectacular interpretation, there is new meaning and elements that were previously hidden from me in there but you drag them to the forefront, with very little kicking and screaming. Lyrically, there is something monstrous defined which insinuates we are out there upon the edge, at the very brink of. Even so, in the numerals I had noted hearing; seven is the true position on the calendar for September, not nine. And then twenty, we fast approach the twentieth anniversary of that craziness that should not have happened in New York, and in September. But.... I think far to much.... perhaps. Your playing and singing were equally wonderful, thank you.... cheers and blessings. Be well, kind troubadour!

My parents got divorced in September 2008, I was crying in my room with this song as background… and this sounds as dramatic as I felt that night rainy night … brought me to tears to remember how the time has passed… and how everything has changed… Didn’t know I need this cover til today! Thank you! You’ve got a new subscriber 🥳👌🏼

Returning to listen again, today… Thank you, Pops, for the inexplicable, wonderfully unique and gentle soul that you are, in being deft yet humble in your storytelling art in the song covers and originals you share with the world. It really IS who you are, and why you are so loved. ❤️

So beautiful. This calms me.

I really hope Billie Joe, Mike, Tre and Jason see this.

Just great. I never really gave the lyrics much thought until this cover, but the emotion you put into them works so well.

Hello Frank, hello Doggo. Thank you for this soothing song and all the others ✨I with you a wonderful end of the year 🌟

Your personal touch to this song makes this the song's best cover definitely!! Thank you Frank!

This is such a great cover, hauntingly beautiful

Sir, your voice makes me feel like I'm on the end of a beautiful and full of happiness life. I have nothing to say but Thank You.

This is beautiful! The emotions that you bring to all your covers is amazing

I just found your channel on my suggested and I am so glad I did. You are so talented and I’ve been going through your videos for the past hour enjoying every single one. Making me quite emotional but in such a good way. Thank you.

Thank you for the amazing song and your dog in the background is adorable 💕

This song brings back memories when my stay in the Philippines was about to end in September 2005. I was so sad, and this song kept playing everywhere I went. Great performance, Frank!👏👏👍

Got the chills, very good job as always. You are extremely good.

the description is everything!!! i absolutely love this!!!!!!!

so so so beautiful as are all of your covers! 💙

I’ve never clicked on a notification so fast before. I love your rendition of this song! So original.

This is amazing Frank! Thank you for sharing this lovely video with the world- btw the doggo in the background is adorable ☺️ (keep up the lovely updates)

I think this is the most beautiful Acoustic cover of this song ever.🎧🎵💗 Thanks for this bcz we need more love and kindness during this pandemic.🙏🙏🙏

You have your own style in every song which you cover, and this is amazing

Frank, you have excelled yourself yet again. I love this song, and you have made it even better :)

you have an amazing voice, sir! i love listening to your covers randomly whenever i’m in the right mood, and i really enjoy them :)

Frank, this is a masterpiece. Thank you so much for not giving up on it.

I've just recently found your channel, and your performances are so beautiful. Seriously, this is bringing me to tears. Thank you Frank.

I'm now a big fan. Love your style and delivery. Amazingly I'm hanging on every note and word . Your renditions are wonderful.

Brought me to tears! Wonderful job Frank!! Hope you have a good weekend!

this was lovely. thank you for covering this

Incredible as always! You're an inspiration for my own guitar playing

Finding your channel is one of the best things to happen to me in years. Thank you for the music :)

Beautiful cover! This is my favourite song!

OMG YESSSSS THANK YOU SO MUCH I CLICKED SO FAST I LOVE IT MAN NEVER STOP🦖

Gorgeous rendition! Well done good sir!

You're amazing, I love this!

this is beautiful!! i love it

This song brings back so many memories from my high school year. Thanks for covering this, sir. You're great!

Man I'm jealous of how good your version is! Absolutely incredible, you pulled a tremendous amount of emotions from that song! 👏

So beautiful, so deep! 🙏

Wow I got chills. This is amazing

Brilliant job! 👏👏👏 We have really been enjoying your videos.

This is absolutely amazing! Really loved it.

Frank. Frank. My goodness. Your ability to send out pieces of your heart and soul with your music is a golden gift. Thank you

Simple but full of feelings, so moving! I needed this version, thank youuuuu. Great job✨

Thank you Frank you've brought forward the core of this piece. You're presence and voice are so soothing. You are literally healing thousands of people through your channel. Keep it going my friend.

I’m so happy I found your channel!!! You’ve literally saved my life, when I get sad or down I listen to ur songs and I always feel better after

i love all the covers you do 💘💘

Oh my friend, here we are again, marveling at its simplicity, always giving a fresh perspective on our favorite songs. Thanks for all that ! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️

absolutely gorgeous

This has become a favorite song of mine recently, and now it's even more of a favorite. This is so wonderful. Thank you!

Never knew I wanted this but I’m grateful KZfaq recommended it. Looking forward to more!

You make such wonderful videos and I always enjoy listening to you, Frank. Thank you so much for the beautiful music that you continue giving us. I also think that this sounded absolutely beautiful, even though you mentioned that you couldn't seem to find the right key.

Somehow you portray so much emotion in the way you play and sing, but it's all so effortless. Amazing work.

It seems like he has lost everyone he loved..We love you Grandpa🖤🖤

I never expected this. it literally touched my heart.great job

Man you got me all emotional, fantastic cover

This is absolutely lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent, and being such a kind spirit. I love being able to stop by and hear from you!

really love this version, pops! thank you. u really did great to every cover of a song and especially your original songs!!

Lovely cover, Frank. One of my favorite songs by Green Day and you somehow made it even more meaningful. Definitely one of my top 5 favorite covers sung by you! ❤️🤩

just crying, love your soul ❤️🔥

So beautiful!!

Absolutely awesome!

You, sir, are incredible. Love it.

I just found this piece of art. thank you so much for doing this. It is so beautiful 🙌

Years really has gone so fast. Amazing cover

So calming and a great way to start the weekend. Beautiful job

so calming... thank you

Extremely glad you didn't give up. This is beautiful, the world needed this x

Simply beautiful. You have once again made an inspirational, moving, and heartfelt masterpiece. Thank you Mr. Frank. We love you sir!! Praying for peace and love for you!❤️

thank you so much for these, you have no idea how much we love and appreciate them

Well darn it, that was bloody magic. As well as the understated beauty of the vocal you add a really nice wee bit of performance too with the emotional inflection in your voice (although that might just be those low notes!). Well done!

A song I’ve always loved and jammed out to never really feeling anything (except I love this song), you sang it and I felt such immense sadness and intense feelings. It’s so awesome how someone can sign and play the same song yet it hits differently. So beautifully done!

wow I love the way you did this cover. so lovely, I love listening to your voice. your spotify is my go-to!