Wake Up
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[INTRO:]
A
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
D
Wake up, cause I just wanna hold you tight
A E
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
THEME:
A D E
A D E
A D E
VERSE:
A D E
It doesn't matter, you've got all that you need
A D E
It doesn't matter, you've got everything you see
A D E A
It doesn't matter, you've got anything you please
D E
But you don't have me
A D E
It doesn't matter, you've got all that you need
A D E
It doesn't matter, you take everything you see
A D E A
It doesn't matter, you've got anything you please
D E
But you don't have me
PRE-CHORUS:
G E
Why do you close your eyes so tight
G
When you're kissing him goodnight
E
You make believe the face
Just to try and fill the space
CHORUS:
A
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
D
Wake up, cause I just wanna hold you tight
A
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
E
Don't you ever wonder what you're looking for?
A
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
D
Wake up, cause I just wanna hold you tight
A
Wake up, don't tell me it's alright
E
Don't you ever wonder what you're looking for?
E
Don't you ever wonder what you're looking for?
E
Cause you don't have me
THEME:
A D E
A D E
A D E
VERSE
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
F#m D
Do do da, do do da
F#m D E
Do do, no you don't have me
F#m D
Do do da, do do da
F#m D E
Do do, no you don't have me
F#m D
Do do da, do do da
F#m D E
Do do, no you don't have me
F#m D
Do do da, do do da
F#m D E
Do do da, woah
D E
No you don't have me
CHORUS x2
OUTRO:
A D E
A D E A
No you don't have me
How to play Wake Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.