Please Wake Me Up
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[Verse 1]
Eb
I put my chips on her shoulder
Ab
Running in the carnival time
Fm Fm7 Bb7
She bought the things that I told her
Eb Bb7 Eb Bb
Made her eyes sparkle and shine
[Chorus]
Eb
Together we'll ring in the new year
Eb C7/E Fm
I know that she'll be my queen
Fm Fdim Eb C7
And if I fall asleep in your arms
Ab Bb7 Eb
Please wake me up in my dreams
[Verse 2]
Eb
Her outfit was all made of vinyl
Ab Eb
Like nothing I've ever seen
Fm F Bb7
When our divorces are final
F7 Fm Bb7 Eb
She'll fit right into my scheme
[Alt Chorus]
Eb
Next to the pawn shops a chapel
C7 Fm
I'll show you just what I mean
Ab Eb
And if I fall asleep in your arms
Bb7 Eb
Please wake me up in my dreams
[Chorus]
Eb
Together we'll ring in the new year
Eb C7/E Fm
I know that she'll be my queen
Fm Fdim Eb C7
And if I fall asleep in your arms
Ab Bb7 Eb
Please wake me up in my dreams
How to play Please Wake Me Up
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 Eb. 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.