Waking Up In Vegas

by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

You got ta help me out;

it’s all a blur last night.

We need a tax i ’cause (Bb)you’re hung o ver and I’m (F)broke.

I lost my fake I.

D.,

but you lost the mo tel key.

Spare me your freak in’ (Bb)dirt y I looks, now don’t blame (C)me.

You want to cash out

and get the hell out of town.

Don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me: (F)Shut up (C)and put (Bb)your mon ey where your mouth (C)is, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in Ve (C)gas.

(F)Get up (C)and shake (Bb)the glit ter off your clothes (C)now, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in (Dm7)Ve (C)gas.

Why are these lights so bright?

but Did we get hitched last night,

dressed up like El vis?

(Bb)Why am I wear ing your class (C)ring?

Don’t call your moth er,

’cause now we’re part ners in crime.

Don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me: (F)Shut up (C)and put (Bb)your mon ey where your mouth (C)is, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in Ve (C)gas.

(F)Get up (C)and shake (Bb)the glit ter off your clothes (C)now, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in (Dm7)Ve (C)gas.

You got me in to this, (F)in for ma (Gm7)tion o ver load, (Bb)sit u a (C)tion lost con trol.

Send out an S O S,

ha, and get some cash out.

We’re gon na tear up the (C)town.

Yeah, don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me.

Re (Bb)mem ber what you told me.

Re (Bb)mem ber what you told me, told me, (Bb)told me.

Oh.

That’s what you get, (C)ba (F)by.

(C)Shake the glit ter.

Shake, shake, (C)shake the glit ter.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Waking Up In Vegas” by Katy Perry 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 Bb at 133 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 "Waking Up In Vegas" 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 "Waking Up In Vegas"?
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.