Wake Up

by Hilary Duff

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(E5)Wake up, wake up.

There’s peo ple talk ing, they talk a bout me.

They know my name, they think they know ev ’ry thing but (E)they don’t know an y thing

a bout me.

Give me a dance floor.

Give me a D.

J.

Play me a rec ord.

For get what they say ’cause (E)I need to go, need to (A)get a way to night.

I put my make up on a (B)Sat ur day night.

I (A)try to make it hap pen, try to make it al right.

I (C#m)know I made mis takes, I’m liv in (B)life day to day.

It’s (A)nev er real ly eas y but it’s o kay.

(E5)Wake up, wake up on a (Asus2)Sat ur day night.

(C#m)Could be New York, may be Hol ly wood and Vine.

(E5)Lon don, Par is, may be (Asus2)To ky o.

There’s (C#m)some thin’ go in’ on ev ’ry where I go to night,

to night,

yeah, to night.

The cit y’s rest less, it’s all a round me.

Peo ple in mo tion, they’re sick of all the same rou tines and (E)they need to go.

They need to get a way to night.

I put my make up on a (B)Sat ur day night.

I (A)try to make it hap pen, try to make it al right.

I (C#m)know I made mis takes, I’m liv in’ (B)life day to day.

It’s (A)nev er real ly eas y but it’s o kay.

(C#m)Peo ple all a round you ev ’ry (A5)where that you go.

Peo ple all a round you, they don’t real ly know you.

(C#m)Ev ’ry bod y’s watch in’ like it’s (A5)some kind of show.

Ev ’ry bod y’s watch in’, they don’t real ly know you now

and for ev er.

(E5)Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up,

wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up.

(E5)Wake up, wake up on a (Asus2)Sat ur day night.

(C#m)Could be New York, may be Hol ly wood and Vine.

(E5)Lon don, Par is, may be (Asus2)To ky o.

There’s (C#m)some thin’ go in’ on an y where I go.

(E5)Wake up, wake up on a (Asus2)Sat ur day night.

(C#m)Could be New York, may be Hol ly wood and Vine.

(E5)Lon don, Par is, may be (Asus2)To ky o.

There’s (C#m)some thin’ go in’ on an y where I go.

(C#m)some thin’ go in’ on an y where I go to night,

to night,

to night.

Wake up, wake up.

Wake Up by Hilary Duff — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Up” by Hilary Duff 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 110 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 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 "Wake 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.