I Wake Up Crying
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Intro
Ab
[Verso 1]
Ab Fm Ab Fm
I wake up crying after tossin' and turnin'
Ab Fm
And a yearnin' the whole night long
Ab Cm
Pretty baby since you went away
Db Db Eb Fm
Haven't spent a happy day
[Verso 2]
Ab Fm Ab Fm
I wake up crying after sobbin' and sighin'
Ab Fm
And a wonderin' just what went wrong
Ab Cm
Pretty baby oh I was good to you
Db Db Eb Fm
Why'd you go and make me blue
[Ponte]
Db Cm
I need your arms to hold me tight now
Db Gb Eb
I need your lips to kiss me goodnight
Db Cm
I'm so unhappy on my own
Db Cm Bbm
Don't don't leave me sad and lonely
[Verso 2]
Ab Fm Ab Fm
I wake up crying after tossin' and turnin'
Ab Fm
And a yearnin' the whole night long
Ab Cm
Pretty baby, please come back to me
Db Db Eb Fm
Save me from this misery
Db Db Eb Fm
Oh baby won't you save me from this misery
Db Db Eb Fm
Please baby won't you save me from this misery
How to play I Wake Up Crying
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.