Wake Me Up
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Intro: C Am F G
C Am F G
You came into my life and then you turned it upside down
C Am F G
Cause I don't want to go to work, don't want to leave the house
F G C Em Am
And all I want is to hold you 'cause you are all that I need
F C G C
But when tonight is over please promise me one thing
G
Just wake me up before you go and kiss me like you would stay
F C
And let the world go away cause we don't need it anyway
C7 F
Just wake me up before you go and make it last all day long
C G C
It's me and you and no one else cause you're everything I want
F C G C F G
It's me and you and no one else that keeps me holding on
C Am F G
If I could only have one wish I know what it would be
C Am F G
I'd lock up every door in sight, I'd throw away the key
F G C Em Am
I know that it may sound crazy but it's just the way I feel
F C G C
Tonight can't last forever so please promise me one thing
G
Just wake me up before you go and kiss me like you would stay
F C
And let the world go away cause we don't need it anyway
C7 F
Just wake me up before you go and make it last all day long
C G C
It's me and you and no one else cause you're everything I want
F C G C F Bb Eb Ab Fm G C
It's me and you and no one else that keeps me holding on
G
Just wake me up before you go and kiss me like you would stay
F C
And let the world go away cause we don't need it anyway
C7 F
Just wake me up before you go and make it last all day long
C G C
It's me and you and no one else cause you're everything I want
F C G C F C F C
It's me and you and no one else that keeps me holding on
How to play Wake Me Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.