Wake Up
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From Funeral
Tabbed by theplot
Intro - C (repeated)
Choir Part - C, Am, F, G (quick), C
C
something - filled up
Am
my heart - with nothin'
F G C
someone - told me not to cry.
C
but now that - i'm older
Am
my heart's - colder -
F G C
and i can - see that it's a lie.
(same chords for the rest of the song)
children - wake up
hold your - mistake up
before they - turn the summer into dust.
if the children - don't grow up
our bodies get bigger. but our hearts get torn up
we're just a million little gods causing rain storms turning every good thing to rust.
i guess we'll just have to adjust.
Bb G*
with my lighning bolts a-glowin'
Bb G F
i can see where i am going to be when
F
the reaper he reaches and touches my hand.
(Time change - C)
C
better look out below!
*play descending chords - G, F#, F, E (optional)
How to play Wake 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 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.