Awake My Soul

by Mumford & Sons

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Lyrics

How (D)fick le my heart and how woo zy my eyes.

I strug gle to find an y truth in your lies.

And now my heart stum bles on things I don’t know.

My weak ness I feel I must fi nal ly show.

Lend me your hand and we’ll (Asus)con quer them (D)all.

But lend me your heart and I’ll (Asus)just let you (D)fall.

And Lend me your eyes, I can (Asus)change what you (D)see.

But your (Asus)soul you must keep I must to tal ly (D)free.

Har (Bm7)har.

Har (D)har.

Har (Bm7)har.

Har (D)har.

A (G)wake

my (D)soul.

A (G)wake

my (D)soul.

How In these (G)bod ies we will (D)live, in these (Bm)bod ies we will (D)die.

Where (G)you in vest your (D)love

(Bm)you in vest your (D)life.

In these (G)bod ies we will (D)live, in these (Bm)bod ies we will (D)die.

And where (G)you in vest your (D)love

(Bm)you in vest your (D)life.

A (D)wake

my (D)soul.

A (D)wake

my (D)soul.

A (D)wake

(A)my (Bm7)soul.

For (G)you were made to meet your mak (A)er.

A (D)wake

my (D)soul.

A (D)wake

my (D)soul.

A (D)wake

(A)my (Bm7)soul.

For (G)you were made to meet your mak (A)er.

A meet your mak er.

You were made to meet your mak (A)er.

Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Awake My Soul” by Mumford & Sons in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 132 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Awake My Soul" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Awake My Soul"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Awake My Soul" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G, Gsus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mumford & Sons songs work for kids?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.