(the Blues Project did essentially the same song as 'Wake Me, Shake Me')
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
[3 bass drum beats]
(bass [8th notes] and organ):
D
/ / / / / / / /
Wow!
(lead guitar enters)
D G D G
/ / / / / / / / [4X]
Verse:
organ, bass, and drums [verses 2 and 3 only]:
D G D G
/ / / / / / / / [4X]
D G D G
I saw my [1: mother 2: father 3: brothers] this morning
D G D G
Walkin' down that long, lonesome road
G C G C
[1: She's 2: He's 3: They're] tryin' to make it in due time
G C D G
Before the heaven doors close [2: Come on, daddy]
[3: Come on, brothers]
G C G C
[1: She's 2: He's 3: They're] tryin' to make it in due time
G C A
Before the heaven doors close [3: whoa, yeah]
Chorus:
D G D G
Wake me shake me
D G D D7
Don't let me sleep too long
G C G C
Try to make it in due time
G C D D7
Before the heaven doors close
G C G C
Try to make it in due time [3: to coda]
G C A
Before the heaven doors close
[repeat verse]
[repeat chorus]
[guitar solo over verse 1 chords; N.C. after A]
[repeat verse]
[repeat chorus; to coda]
Coda:
G [N.C.]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Before... ow!
D
The heaven doors close!
D G D G
/ / / / / / / / [rant to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (the Blues Project did essentially the same song as 'Wake Me, Shake Me')
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 D. 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.