Wake Alone
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Intro: G C9 (2x)
Verse:
G
Nothing ventured
Em
Nothing gained.
G
So the soothsayers all say.
Em
I don't think I believe a word.
G Em
Gonna let this chance roll by
G
Even though I hate to see you cry.
Em
You're doing fine or so I've heard.
[Refrão]
Am
I'm wondering why
C
Did you go
G
And where you're at
G
Reflections in the window saying
Am C
I told you so.
G
Won't bring you back.
G Am
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
C
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
(The verse 2 and chorus are strummed exactly the same)
Gonna fortify my wall
Won't let nothing in at all
Til the memory of you fades
If you only knew how much
I obsess over your touch
I guess I'm old school in my ways
I'm wondering why
Did you go
And where you're at
Reflections in the window saying
I told you so.
Won't bring you back.
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
Bridge:
G C G
And even though my future's falling through.
G C
And maybe I will never find
G
Another one like you.
G C G
I'd gladly let the world just pass me by
D Caad9
Spinning out, stopping time
I'm wondering why
Did you go
And where you're at
Reflections in the window saying
I told you so.
Won't bring you back.
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
I can't stand the days I wake alone.
How to play Wake Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.