Wake Up Alone

by Amy Winehouse
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Lyrics

It’s o kay in the day,

I’m stay in’ bus y.

The (C#m7)Tied up e nough so I don’t have es to won der (Cmaj7)where is he.

Got (Emaj7)so sick of cry’n’,

so, just is late ly

when (Cmaj7)I catch my self,

I do a (F#7sus)one eight y.

I stay up, clean the house.

Least (G#7)I’m not drink in’.

(C#m7)Run a round just so I don’t have to think a bout think in’.

That (Emaj7)si lent sense of con tent that ev ’ry (C#m7)one gets

(Cmaj7)just dis ap pears we when the sun sets.

light.

He gets fierce in my (C#7)dreams, seiz in’ my (F#maj7)guts, he floods me (D#)with dread.

(C#sus)Soaked to his soul,

he swims in my (F#maj7)eyes

by the (Gdim7)bed.

Pour my self (C#7)o ver him,

moon

(D#)spill in’ in.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

It’s As far as my heart,

I’d rath er be rest

The (C#m7)sec ond I stop, so the sleep catch es up and I’m (Cmaj7)breath less.

he.

This (Emaj7)ache in my chest,

’cause day is done now.

The (Cmaj7)dark cov ers me

and can not (F#7sus)run eight now.

I My blood run nin’ cold, I (G#7)stand be fore him.

(C#m7)Run a It’s all I can do have to think a bout sure him.

When (Emaj7)he comes to me con I drip for him (C#m7)to night.

(Cmaj7)Drown in’ in me, we bathe un der blue

light.

He gets fierce in my (C#7)dreams, seiz in’ my (F#maj7)guts, he floods me (D#)with dread.

(C#sus)Soaked to his soul,

he swims in my (F#maj7)eyes

by the (Gdim7)bed.

Pour my self (C#7)o ver him,

moon

(D#)spill in’ in.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

(Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

And I (A#m)wake up

a (Dmaj7)lone.

(Dmaj7)lone.

Wake Up Alone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wake Up Alone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Wake Up Alone”

Can I play "Wake Up Alone" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wake Up Alone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wake Up Alone" by Amy Winehouse played in?
Wake Up Alone 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 Up Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wake Up Alone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Wake Up Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wake Up Alone"?
"Wake Up Alone" was originally performed by Amy Winehouse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wake Up Alone"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A#m, Amaj7, Bmaj7, C#7, C#m7, C#sus4, Cmaj7, D#, +10 more.
What other songs by Amy Winehouse can I play here?
Try "TEARS DRY ON THEIR OWN", "A SONG FOR YOU", "VALERIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wake Up Alone"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wake Up Alone" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wake Up Alone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wake Up Alone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.