Wake Me Up

by Avicii
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Lyrics

Feel in’ my (F)way through the (C)dark ness,

guid ed (F)by a beat in’ (C)heart.

I can’t (F)tell where the (C)jour ney will end,

but I (F)know where to (C)start.

They tell me (F)I’m too (C)young to un der stand.

They say I’m (F)caught up in a (C)dream.

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

Well, that’s (F)fine by (C)me.

So wake me (Am)up when (F)it’s all (C)o ver, (G)when I’m (Am)wis er (F)and I’m (C)old er.

(E)All this (Am)time I was (F)find in’ my (C)self and I

did n’t (F)know I was (C)lost.

So wake me (Am)up when (F)it’s all (C)o ver,

(G)when I’m (Am)wis er (F)and I’m (C)old er.

(E)All this (Am)time I was (F)find in’ my (C)self and I

did n’t (F)know I was (C)lost.

I tried (F)car ry ing the (C)weight of the world,

but I (F)on ly have two (C)hands.

Hope I (F)get a chance to (C)trav el the world,

but I don’t (F)have an y (C)plans.

Wish that (F)I could stay for (C)ev er this young,

not a (F)fraid to close my (C)eyes.

Life’s a (F)game made for (C)ev ’ry (G)one

and (F)love is the (C)prize.

So wake me I did n’t (F)know I was (C)lost.

Wake Me Up — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Wake Me Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

About “Wake Me Up”

Where are the chord symbols for "Wake Me Up" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Wake Me Up" is in A.
What key is "Wake Me Up" by Avicii played in?
Wake Me Up is arranged in the key of A 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 100 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.
Does "Wake Me Up" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Wake Me Up" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Wake Me Up"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.