Wide Awake

by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) Yeah, I was (Bb)in the dark.

I I picked was up (F)fall ing hard and with land an ed (Csus)o pen heart.

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) How did I (Bb)read the stars so wrong?

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) And now it’s (Bb)clear to me that ev ’ry (F)thing you see ain’t al ways (Csus)what it seems.

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) Yeah, I was (Bb)dream ing for so long.

I wish I knew (Gm7)then what I know (Bbsus2)now: would n’t dive (F)in, would n’t bow (Csus)down.

Grav i ty (Gm7)hurts; you made it so (Bbsus2)sweet un til I woke (F)up on, (Csus)on the con crete.

(Gm)Fall ing from cloud nine,

(It was (C)out of the blue,) I’m (Gm)crash ing from the high.

I’m (Gm)~ ting go to night;

(Yeah, I’m (Csus)let ting you go.) I’m (Gm)fall ing from cloud nine.

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) Not los ing (Bb)an y sleep.

I I picked was up (F)ev ’ry piece and with land an ed (Csus)on my feet.

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) Need noth ing (Bb)to com plete my self.

(I’m wide a (Gm7)wake.) Yeah, I am (Bb)born a gain out of the (F)li on’s den; I don’t have (Csus)to pre tend.

(And it’s too (Gm7)late.) The sto ry’s (Bb)o ver now: the end.

I wish I knew (Gm7)then what I know (Bbsus2)now: would n’t dive (F)in, would n’t bow (Csus)down.

Grav i ty (Gm7)hurts; you made it so (Bbsus2)sweet un til I woke (F)up on, (Csus)on the con crete.

(Gm)Fall ing from cloud nine,

(It was (C)out of the blue,) I’m (Gm)crash ing from the high.

I’m (Gm)let ting go to night.

(Yeah, I’m (Csus)let ting you go.) I’m (Gm)fall ing from cloud nine.

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Thun der (Bbsus2)rum bl ing, cas tles (Csus)crum bl ing.

I am (Bbsus2)try ing to hold (F)on.

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) God knows (Bbsus2)that I tried see ing (Csus)the bright side, but I’m not (Bbsus2)blind an y (F)more.

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)

(Csus)Yeah, I’m (Gm11)wake.)

(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)

(I’m wide a (CN.C.)wake.)

Wide Awake by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wide Awake” 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 148 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Wide Awake" 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 "Wide Awake"?
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.