Wake Up
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C#
You've been deep in a coma, but I stood right here
A#m
When you thought there was no one, I was still right here
F#
You were scared but I told ya, open up your eyes
C#
Never stopped being someone, who could love you well
A#m
Had to show you the hard way, only time would tell
F#
Revelations and heartaches make you realise
C#
A#m G# F#
I was always in front of you
C# A#m
So wake up, your sleeping heart
F#
Sometimes I know you'll be afraid
C# G#
But no more playing safe, my dear, I'm here, so wake up
C#
C#
You've been deep in a coma, but I stood right here
A#m
When you thought there was no one, I was still right here
F#
You were scared but I told ya, open up your eyes
C#
A#m F# C#
I was always in front of you
C# A#m
So wake up, your sleeping heart
F#
Sometimes I know you'll be afraid
C# G#
But no more playing safe, my dear,
C# A#m
So wake up, your sleeping heart
F#
And we will dream a dream for us
C# G#
That no one else can touch my dear, I'm here, so wake up
C#
(C Am, F, G
C# A#m
So wake up, your sleeping heart
F#
And we will dream a dream for us
C# G#
That no one else can touch my dear, I'm here, so wake up
How to play Wake Up
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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.