Wake Me Up
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Intro:
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
verse 1
Bm G D D
Feeling my way through the darkness
Bm G D D
Guided by a beating heart
Bm G D D
I can't tell where the journey will end
Bm G D D
But I know where it starts
Bm G D D
They tell me I'm too young to understand,
Bm G D D
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Bm G D D
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Bm G D D
Well that's fine by me
[Refrão] Bm G D A
So wake me up when it's all over
Bm G D A
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Bm G D A
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
So wake me up when it's all over
Bm G D A
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Bm G D A
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Instrumental:
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
verse 2
Bm G D D
I tried carrying the weight of the world
Bm G D D
But I only have two hands
Bm G D D
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
Bm G D D
But I don't have any plans
Bm G D D
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Bm G D D
Not afraid to close my eyes
Bm G D D
Life's a game made for everyone
Bm G D D
And love is the prize
[Refrão] Bm G D A
So wake me up when it's all over
Bm G D A
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Bm G D A
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
So wake me up when it's all over
Bm G D A
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Bm G D A
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
Bm G D A
Didn't know I was lost
How to play 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 Bm. 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.