Wake Up America

by Miley Cyrus

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Oh, up; can you take care of her?

Oh, up, it’s may be you can spare her sev ’ral mo ments of your con sid er a tion, lead ing up to the fi (A)lit nal des ti na tion.

Oh, the earth is to call ing out; I wan na learn what it’s all a bout, but day.

(G#m)ev ’ry thing I read’s “glo bal (A)warm ing,” “go ing green.” I don’t (G#m)know what all this means, but it (B5)seem to be say ing:

Wake up, A mer i ca!

We’re (E)all in this to (B)geth er.

It’s our (A)home, so let’s take care of it.

You (E)know that you want to, you (Emaj7)know that you got to.

Wake up, A mer i ca; to (E)mor row, be come the new day.

And (B)ev ’ry thing you do mat ters;

yeah, (G#m)ev ’ry thing you do (A)mat ters in some (E)way.

Stand up; I’ll try take if you will.

Wake up, it’s not a you fire spare drill.

All she needs is a lit tle sid at ten tion.

Can you give her just a (A)lit tle at ten na tion?

Oh, it’s eas y to look a way, I but it’s get ting it’s hard er day by day.

(G#m)Ev ’ry thing I read’s “glo bal (A)warm ing,” “go ing green.” I don’t (G#m)know what all this means, but it (B5)seem to be say ing:

Wake up, A mer i ca!

We’re (E)all in this to (B)geth er.

It’s our (A)home, so let’s take care of it.

You (E)know that you want to, you (Emaj7)know that you got to.

Wake up, A mer i ca; to (E)mor row, be come the new day.

And (B)ev ’ry thing you do mat ters;

yeah, (G#m)ev ’ry thing you do (A)mat ters in some (E)way.

(B)ev ’ry thing you do mat ters in some (E)way.

I know that (A5)you don’t wan na hear it,

es pe cial ly com ing (A5)from some one

so young.

But in the back seat, (A5)yeah, they wan na hear it.

So come on, (Turn it up!) come on, (Turn it up!) so come on!

(Turn it up!)

(G#m)ev ’ry thing you do (A)mat ters in some (E)way.

Wake Up America by Miley Cyrus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Up America” by Miley Cyrus 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 146 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 America" 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 America"?
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.