Wake Me Up Before You Go-go

by Wham!

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(C7)Jit ter bug.

(C7)Jit ter bug.

You put the (C)boom boom in to my heart,

you send my (Dm)soul sky high when your (C)lov ing starts.

You turn a Jit ter bug in to my brain

goes a’ (Dm)bang bang bang, ute till my (C)feet do the same.

If (Dm)some thing’s bug ba ging you, if (Em)some thing ain’t right, my (F)best friend told me what you did last night, (Dm)left me sleep but ing (Em)in my bed.

(F)I was dream ing, but I (G)should have been with you in stead.

Wake me up be fore you go go, don’t leave me hang ing on like a yo yo.

Wake me up be fore you go go, I don’t wan na miss it when you hit that high.

Wake me up be fore you go go ’cause I’m not plan ning on go ing so lo.

Wake me up be fore you go go,

(C7)take me danc ing to night.

I wan na hit that high,

Yeah yeah.

You put the (C)grey skies out ta my way,

you make the (Dm)sun shine bright er than (C)Dor is Day.

You turn a bright ter spark in to a flame,

my a’ (Dm)beats per min ute nev er (C)been the the same.

’Cause (Dm)you’re my la ba dy, you, if (Em)I’m your fool, right, it (F)makes me cra zy when you act so cruel.

(Dm)Come on, ba but by, (Em)let’s not fight;

(F)we’ll go danc ing, but I (G)ev ’ry thing will be al right.

Wake me up be fore you go go, don’t leave me hang ing on like a yo yo.

Wake me up be fore you go go, I don’t wan na miss it when you hit that high.

Wake me up be fore you go go ’cause I’m not plan ning on go ing so lo.

Wake me up be fore you go go,

(C7)take me danc ing to night.

I wan na hit that high,

Yeah yeah.

You put the

Wake me up be fore you go go, don’t leave me hang ing on like a yo yo.

Wake me up be fore you go go, I don’t wan na miss it when you hit that high.

Wake me up be fore you go go ’cause I’m not plan ning on go ing so lo.

Wake me up be fore you go go,

(C7)take me danc ing to night.

Wake me up be fore you go go, don’t leave me hang ing on like a yo yo.

Wake me up be fore you go go, I don’t wan na miss it when you hit that high.

Wake me up be fore you go go ’cause I’m not plan ning on go ing so lo.

Wake me up be fore you go go,

(C7)take me danc ing to night.

Wake me up

Wake Me Up Before You Go-go by Wham! — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Me Up Before You Go-go” by Wham! 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 C at 120 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 "Wake Me Up Before You Go-go" 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 "Wake Me Up Before You Go-go"?
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.