Wake Up
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[Verse 1]
E
Wake up, I'm coming up
Did you get through the night?
B F#m7
Did the room start to spin
E
The walls go upside down?
[Verse 2]
E
Wake up, I'm coming up
The storm is out of sight
F#m7 E
How about we go downstairs, put the kettle on?
C#m7 E
Lemon or mint, whatever's kicking around
[Chorus]
A E/Ab
You hold it down when I'm not around
F#m7 C#m7
I never asked you how you're holding on up
A E/Ab
You put in full days and who heard you say
F#m7 E
Never complained once that you've had enough
[Verse 3]
E
Wake up, I'm coming up
To carry the load today
F#m7
I'm bringing my pickup truck
E
Drive your cares away
[Verse 4]
E
Wake up, I'm coming up
Bringing my pickup truck
Let's get on down to the lake
F#m7
Maybe there's a path to take
E
And pick up some skipping stones
[Chorus]
A E/Ab
You hold it down when I'm not around
F#m7 C#m7
I never asked you how you're holding on up
A E/Ab
You put in full days and who heard you say
F#m7 E
Never complained once that you've had enough
[Outro]
A E/Ab
You were the first in line, the first on time
F#m7 C#m7
Make it easy to get right
A E/Ab
You see it all, but if you fall
F#m7 E
Who will answer when you call?
[Instrumental Outro]
E A E
How to play Wake Up
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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.