Is "Come Wake Me Up" 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 "Come Wake Me Up"?

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 "Come Wake Me Up" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, C#m9, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rascal Flatts songs work for kids?

Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Come Wake Me Up

· by Rascal Flatts

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Lyrics

I could u sual ly drink you right off of my (C#m7)mind, but I miss you to night.

I can nor mal ly push you right out of my (C#m7)heart, but I’m too tired to fight.

Yeah, the whole thing be gins and I let you sink (G#m7)in to my veins ting here and (C#m)I feel the pain like it’s new.

Ev ’ry thing that we were, ev ’ry thing that you (G#m7)said, ev ’ry thing that I (C#m7)did and that (B)I could n’t (A)do

plays

(B)through

to (E)night.

(B)To night your (A)mem ’ry (B)burns like a fire,

(E)with ev ’ry one it grows (C#m7)high er and high er.

(B)I can’t get (A)o ver it.

(B)I just can’t (A)put out this (E)love.

I just (B)sit in these (A)flames and (B)pray that you’ll come back.

(C#m7)Close my eyes tight ly, (G#m7)hold on and hope that I’m (A)dream in’.

Come (B)wake

me (E)up.

Turn the T V up loud just to drown out your (C#m7)voice, but I can’t you for get.

Now I’m all out of i deas and, ba by, I’m (C#m7)down to my last cig ar ette.

Yeah, you’re prob ’ly a sleep deep in side of your (G#m7)dreams while I’m sit ting here and (C#m)cry in’ and try in’ to see.

Yeah, wher ev er you are, ba by, now I am (G#m7)sure you moved on that and (C#m7)aren’t think in’ (B)twice a bout (A)me and (B)you

to (E)night.

(B)To night your (A)mem ’ry (B)burns like a fire,

(E)with ev ’ry one it grows (C#m7)high er and high er.

(B)I can’t get (A)o ver it.

(B)I just can’t (A)put out this (E)love.

I just (B)sit in these (A)flames and (B)pray that you’ll come back.

(C#m7)Close my eyes tight ly, (G#m7)hold on and hope that I’m (A)dream in’.

Come (B)wake

me (E)up.

(A)dream in’.

I know that you’re (Asus2)mov in’ on.

I know I should give you up.

But I keep (C#m7)hop in’ that you’ll trip and fall, (G#m7)back in love.

Time’s not heal in’ (Asus2)an y thing.

Ba by, this pain is worse than it (B)ev er was.

I know that you can’t hear me, but, ba by, I (C#m7)need you to save me to night.

hope that I’m (A)dream in’.

Come (B)wake

me (E)up.

Oh, I’m (A)dream in’.

Come (B)wake

me (CN.C.)up.

Oh, I’m (C#m7)dream

in’.

Come Wake Me Up by Rascal Flatts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Wake Me Up” by Rascal Flatts 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 E at 150 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Come Wake Me Up" 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 "Come Wake Me Up"?: 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 "Come Wake Me Up" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, C#m9, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rascal Flatts songs work for kids?: Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.