Wake Up Dead
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C G
Wake up dead
D G
You're entitled to
Em Am
A night or two in bed
D
Without disguises
C G
Wake up dead
D G
You've decided to
Em Am
Spend eternity
D
Without surprises
C G
Wake up dead
D G
You're excited to
C Em D
Wake up dead
D C D
But I will accept you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
D C D
And I will protect you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
C G
Wake up dead
D G
You're invited to
Em Am
Take a midnight stroll
D
With Mephistopheles
C G
Wake up dead
D G
You're awake enough
Em Am
To know just what it takes
D
to get away from me
C G
Wake up dead
D G
You're excited to
C Em D
Wake up dead
D C D
But I will accept you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
D C D
And I will protect you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
D C D
And I will respect you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
D C D
And I will protect you
G D Am
Til the sun falls down
Am G
Falls down
How to play Wake Up Dead
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.