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Don't Wake Me Up

· by Chris Brown

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Lyrics

Too much (Eb)light in this win dow,

don’t wake me (Gm7)up.

On ly (Eb)cof fee, no sug ar

in side my (Gm7)cup.

If I (Eb)wake and you’re here still,

give me a (Gm7)kiss.

I was (Eb)n’t fin ished dream in’

a bout your (Gm7)lips.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up, up, up, up, up, (Gm)up.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up,

don’t wake me.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up,

yeah.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up,

yeah.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up,

don’t wake me.

So much (Eb)life in the cit y,

you won’t be (Gm7)lieve.

Been a (Eb)wake for some days now,

no time to (Gm7)sleep.

If your (Eb)heart is a pil low,

this love’s the (Gm7)bed.

Tell me, (Eb)what is the mu sic

in side my (Gm7)head?

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up, up, up, up, up, (Gm)up.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up,

don’t wake me.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up,

yeah.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up,

yeah.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up,

don’t wake me.

I don’t wan na fall, fall, (Eb)fall, fall a sleep, no.

(F)I don’t wan na fall un less I’m (Gm)fall in’ for you.

(Bb)I don’t wan na fall, fall, (Eb)fall, fall a sleep, no.

(F)I don’t wan na fall un less I’m (Gm)fall in’ for you.

Don’t wake me (Bb)up, up, up, up, up, (Eb)up.

Don’t wake me (F)up,

don’t wake me.

Don't Wake Me Up by Chris Brown — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Wake Me Up” by Chris Brown 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 Eb at 120 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 "Don't 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 "Don't 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 "Don't Wake Me Up" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus4, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Brown songs work for kids?: Try "TAKE YOU DOWN", "YO (EXCUSE ME MISS)", "SAY GOODBYE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.