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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wake Up Alone" by Amy Winehouse 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 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 learn "Wake Up Alone" 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 Up Alone" with hands-separate practice in A at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Wake Up Alone"?
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 Up Alone" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Wake Up Alone"?
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 Up Alone" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.