Lyrics
(Am)I’m a wake, no, I’m not scared.
(Dm6)Shoot an ap ple off my head.
(Am)Fire and ice, all in be tween,
(Dm6)of this world and all un seen.
(Am)No one knows just why we’re here; em (Dm6)brace the doubt and face the fear.
It’s (Am)all a bout the in ner search to (Dm6)be a hun ter gath er er.
I’m go ing (Am)out,
(Dm6)out.
I’m go ing (Am)out,
(Dm6)out.
I Awake by Illy
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “I Awake”
- What key is "I Awake" in?
- "I Awake" by Illy is in the key of A with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "I Awake" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Awake" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "I Awake"?
- This arrangement of "I Awake" uses 2 chords: Am, Dm6. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "I Awake" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.