Wake Up Dead Man
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[Intro: ]Am
Am G
Jesus, Jesus help me
Dm Am
I'm alone in this world
C G
And a fucked up world it is too
Am G
Tell me, tell me the story
Dm Am
The one about eternity
C G
And the way it's all gonna be
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
Am G
Jesus, I'm waiting here boss
Dm Am
I know you're looking out for us
C G
But maybe your hands aren't free
Am G
Your Father, He made the world in seven
Dm Am
He's in charge of heaven
C G
Will you put a word in for me
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
Am G
Jesus, were you just around the corner?
Dm Am
Did you think to try and warn her?
C G
Or are you working on something new?
Am G
If there's an order in all of this disorder
Dm Am
Is it like a tape recorder?
C G
Can we rewind it just once more?
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
Am G D
Wake up, wake up dead man
How to play Wake Up Dead Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.