Wake Me Up

by Avicii
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Lyrics

Feel ing my way through the dark ness, the

guid ed by a beat ing (D)heart.

I can’t tell the where the jour ney will end,

but but I know where to (D)start.

They tell me I’m could too (D)young to un der stand.

They say I’m (G)caught up in a dream.

Well, life will (G)pass me by if (D)I don’t o pen up my eyes.

Well, that’s fine by the (D)me.

So wake me (G)up when it’s all o ver.

When I’m (G)wis er and I’m old er.

All this (G)time I was find ing my (A)self and I

did n’t (G)know I was (D)lost.

So (F#)wake me (G)up when it’s all o ver.

When I’m (Bm)wis er (G)and I’m (D)old er.

(F#)All this (Bm)time I was (G)find ing my (D)self and I

did n’t (G)know I was (D)lost.

I did n’t (G)know I was (D)lost.

I did n’t (G)know I was (D)lost.

I did n’t (G)know I was (D)lost.

I did n’t know…

Wake Me Up — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wake Me Up" by Avicii in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Wake Me Up

Can I learn "Wake Me Up" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Wake Me Up" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
What key is "Wake Me Up" by Avicii played in?
Wake Me Up is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wake Me Up"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wake Me Up" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wake Me Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wake Me Up"?
"Wake Me Up" was originally performed by Avicii. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Avicii can I play here?
Try "WAKE ME UP!", "Hey Brother", "HEY BROTHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Wake Me Up"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Wake Me Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Wake Me Up"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Wake Me Up" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

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