Wake Up Yesterday
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Record is in the key of Dm Intro: G F G G# G G G# F D
F#m Bm
F#m
All in just a moment my whole life passed before me In just that time it
left me cold and numb
(F#m) Bm
F#m
Lying in the darkness like there's nowhere else to be Wondering if there's
nothing more to come
E Bm G
D
Curiosity compels me and I open up my eyes Like another day the night
is gone again
F#m Bm
F#m
The natural conclusion I'm about to realize This is the beginning
or the end.
CHORUS:
(F#m) D E D Bm D C#
F#m
There's a light at the end of the tunnel I can see Now I'm not so sure
that's the way
D E D F#m
I still might find a way to change where I'll be bound tomorrow
D C# F#m
But I'm never gonna wake up yester - day.
F#m Bm
F#m
There's no uneasy feeling and no disbelieving This is something good,
there's got to be a sign
(F#m) Bm
F#m
Back there in the darkness I see nothing I'd be leaving Why don't I look
back on anything as mine.
E Bm G
D
Am I looking at tomorrow or is it back the other way Or is where I am where
I'm supposed to be
F#m Bm
F#m
A voice of reassurance says it's just another day But the voice inside my
head don't sound like me
GO TO CHORUS, THEN ENDING
(F#m) D E D Bm
ENDING: There's a light at the end of the tunnel I can see
D C# F#m D C# F#m
That I'm never gonna wake up yesterday No, I'm never gonna wake up yesterday
D C# F#m
No, I'm never gonna wake up
How to play Wake Up Yesterday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.