Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning

by Irving Berlin
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A (G)oth er day I chanced to (D7)meet a (G)sol dier friend of mine,

he’d (Am)been in (D7)camp for (G)sev ’ral (Em)weeks and (A)he was (D7)look (C)ing (D7)fine;

his (Am)mus cles (Dm7)had de (Am)vel oped (D7)and his (G)cheeks were (D)ros y (G)red,

I (D)asked him (G#dim)how he (D)liked the (Fdim)life, and (A7)this is what he (D)said:

(G)“Oh!

(C)how I (G)hate to get (Em)up in the (A7)morn

ing,

(D7)Oh!

(Cm6)how I’d (D7)love to re main in (D7)bed;

for the (G)hard est (G)blow of (E7)all, is to (Am)hear the (F7)bu gler (D7)call;

you’ve (CN.C.)got to get up, you’ve got to get up, you’ve got to get up this morn ing!

(G)Some (C)day I’m (G)go ing to (Em7)mur der the (A7)bu

gler,

(D7)some (Cm6)day they’re (D7)go ing to find him (D7)dead;

(G7)I’ll (C)am pu (E7)tate his (Am)rev eil (Ebaug)le, and (G)step up (D7)on it (G)heav i (Cm6)ly, and (G)spend

the (Am)rest of my (D7)life in (G)bed.

(G)“Oh!

(C)how I (G)hate to get (Em)up in the (A7)morn

ing,

(D7)Oh!

(Cm6)how I’d (D7)love to re main in (D7)bed;

for the (G)hard est (G)blow of (E7)all, is to (Am)hear the (F7)bu gler (D7)call;

you’ve (CN.C.)got to get up, you’ve got to get up, you’ve got to get up this morn ing!

(G)Oh!

(C)boy the (G)min ute the (Em7)bat tle is (A7)o

ver,

(D7)Oh!

(Cm6)boy the (D7)min ute the foe is

(C)put my (E7)un i (Am)form a (Ebaug)way (G)move to (D7)Phil a (G)del phi (Cm6)a, (G)spend

the (Am)rest of my (D7)life in (G)bed.

(D6)bed.

Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" by Irving Berlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning”

Can I sing "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" by Irving Berlin in?
The backing track is in G at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning"?
"Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Irving Berlin are available?
Other accompaniments by Irving Berlin: "I Got Lost In His Arms", "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket", "Let's Face The Music And Dance (from Top Hat)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" by Irving Berlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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