Waking Up In Vegas

by Katy Perry
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Lyrics

You got ta help me out;

it’s all a blur last night.

We need a tax i ’cause (Bb)you’re hung o ver and I’m (F)broke.

I lost my fake I.

D.,

but you lost the mo tel key.

Spare me your freak in’ (Bb)dirt y looks, now don’t blame (C)me.

You want to cash out

and get the hell out of town.

Don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me: (F)Shut up (C)and put (Bb)your mon ey where your mouth (C)is, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in Ve (C)gas.

(F)Get up (C)and shake (Bb)the glit ter off your clothes (C)now, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in (Dm7)Ve (C)gas.

Why are these lights so bright?

but Did we get hitched last night,

dressed up like El vis?

(Bb)Why am wear ing your class (C)ring?

Don’t call your moth er,

’cause now we’re part ners in crime.

Don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me: (F)Shut up (C)and put (Bb)your mon ey where your mouth (C)is, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in Ve (C)gas.

(F)Get up (C)and shake (Bb)the glit ter off your clothes (C)now, (F)that’s what (C)you get (Bb)for wak ing up in (Dm7)Ve (C)gas.

You got me in to this, (F)in for ma (Gm7)tion o ver load, (Bb)sit u a (C)tion lost con trol.

Send out an S O S,

ha, and get some cash out.

We’re gon na tear up the (C)town.

Yeah, don’t be a ba by, re (C)mem ber what you told me.

Re (Bb)mem ber what you told me.

Re (Bb)mem ber what you told me, told me, (Bb)told me.

Oh.

That’s what you get, (C)ba (F)by.

(C)Shake the glit ter.

Shake, shake, (C)shake the glit ter.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Get me (C)some cash (Bb)out, ba by.

Waking Up In Vegas — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Waking Up In Vegas" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 133 BPM.

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

About “Waking Up In Vegas”

Why does "Waking Up In Vegas" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Waking Up In Vegas".
What key is "Waking Up In Vegas" by Katy Perry played in?
Waking Up In Vegas is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waking Up In Vegas"?
The arrangement plays at 133 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Waking Up In Vegas" 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 "Waking Up In Vegas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Waking Up In Vegas"?
"Waking Up In Vegas" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Waking Up In Vegas"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
What other songs by Katy Perry can I play here?
Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Waking Up In Vegas"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Waking Up In Vegas".
Can I see all the notes in "Waking Up In Vegas"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 133 BPM.