Awake
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Intro: F# Ebm Db x2
F# Ebm Db B Db
F# Ebm Db F#
Your friends they said to me
Ebm Db F#
that you were talking in your sleep
Ebm Db B D
about the promises you keep
F# Ebm Db F#
I know you drifted through the early years
Ebm Db F#
You could fight to pass the time
Ebm Db B Db
When they found you, you were dealing with it fine
B Db Bbm B
Hard to tell you what it goes to
B Db Bbm B
Hard-earned paper, you're holding on to
B Db Bbm B
It's all honest praise for the ways you make them do
Db
All the things you do
F# Ebm Db F#
Whats up with the waves out on the coast
Ebm Db F#
You say that's something I should know
Ebm Db B Db
I think there's something they're not saying
F# Ebm Db F#
When you survive it all the same
Ebm Db F#
You're so impressed they know your name
Ebm Db B Db
And you're in love with how they say it
B Db Bbm B
Hard to tell you what it goes to
B Db Bbm B
Hard-earned paper, you're holding on to
B Db Bbm B
It's all honest praise for the ways you make them do
Db
All the things you do
F# Ebm Db F#
When they find you lying wide awake
Ebm Db F#
Your friends have gone away
Ebm Db B Db
I overheard you say
F# Ebm Db F#
I see some waves out on the surf
Ebm Db F#
They know you finally found your nerve
Ebm Db B Db
And now they wait for you to say it
B Db Bbm B x5
end on Db
How to play Awake
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.