Wake Up Alone

by Amy Winehouse

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It’s o kay in the day,

I’m stay in’ bus y.

less.

The (C#m7)Tied up e nough so I don’t have es to won der (Cmaj7)where is he.

Got (Emaj7)so sick of cry’n’,

so, (C#m7)my just is late ly

when (Cmaj7)I catch my self,

I I do a (F#7sus)one eight y.

I stay up, clean the house.

Least (G#7)I’m not drink in’.

(C#m7)Run a round just so I don’t have to think a bout (Cmaj7)as think in’.

That (Emaj7)si lent sense of con tent that ev ’ry (C#m7)one gets

(Cmaj7)just dis ap pears we when the sun sets.

light.

He gets fierce in my (C#7)dreams, seiz in’ my (F#maj7)guts, he floods me (D#)with dread.

(C#sus)Soaked to his soul,

he swims in my (F#maj7)eyes

by the (Gdim7)bed.

Pour my self (C#7)o ver him,

moon

(D#)spill in’ in.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

It’s As far as my heart,

I’d rath er be rest less.

The (C#m7)sec ond I stop, so the sleep catch es up and I’m (Cmaj7)breath less.

he.

This (Emaj7)ache in my chest,

’cause (C#m7)my day is done now.

The (Cmaj7)dark cov ers me

and I can not (F#7sus)run eight now.

I My blood run nin’ cold, I (G#7)stand be fore him.

(C#m7)Run a It’s all I can do have to think a bout (Cmaj7)as sure him.

When (Emaj7)he comes to me con I drip for him (C#m7)to night.

(Cmaj7)Drown in’ in me, we bathe un der blue

light.

He gets fierce in my (C#7)dreams, seiz in’ my (F#maj7)guts, he floods me (D#)with dread.

(C#sus)Soaked to his soul,

he swims in my (F#maj7)eyes

by the (Gdim7)bed.

Pour my self (C#7)o ver him,

moon

(D#)spill in’ in.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

(Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

(Dmaj7)lone.

Wake Up Alone by Amy Winehouse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Up Alone by Amy Winehouse 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 A at 80 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 Alone" 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 Alone"?
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.