Wake Up America
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E
Oh oh, can you take care of her
E
Oh oh, maybe you can spare her
G# A
Several moments of your consideration
G# A
Leading up to the final destination
E
Oh oh, the Earth is calling out
E
I wanna learn what it's all about
G# A
But everything I read's global warming, going green
G#
I don't know what all this means
B
But it seems to be saying
A E B
Wake up America, we're all in this together, it's our
A E
Home so let's take care of it, you know that you want to
E
You know that you got to
A E
Wake up America, tomorrow becomes a new day
B G# A
And everything you do matters, yeah everything you do matters
E
In some way
E
Stand up, I'll try if you will
E
Wake up, it's not a fire drill
G# A
All she needs is a little attention
G# A
Can you give her just a little attention
E
Oh oh, it's easy to look away
E
But it's getting harder day by day
G# A
Everything I read's global warming, going green
G#
I don't know what all this means
B
But it seems to be saying
A E B
Wake up America, we're all in this together, it's our
A E
Home so let's take care of it, you know that you want to
E
You know that you got to
A E
Wake up America, tomorrow becomes a new day
B
And everything you do matters, yeah everything you do matters
E
In some way
E A B
I know that you don't wanna hear it
G# A B
Especially coming from someone... so young
G# A B
But in the back seat yeah they wanna hear it
G# A B
So come on... come on... so come oooooooooooooon
A E B
Wake up America, we're all in this together, it's our
A E
Home so let's take care of it, you know that you want to
E
You know that you got to
A E
Wake up America, tomorrow becomes a new day
B G# A
And everything you do matters, yeah everything you do matters
E
In some way
How to play Wake Up America
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.