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(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Yeah, I was (Bb)in the dark.
I I was (F)fall ing hard and with an (Csus)o pen heart.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) How did I (Bb)read the stars so wrong?
no.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) And now it’s (Bb)clear to me that ev ’ry (F)thing you see ain’t al ways (Csus)what it seems.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Yeah, I was (Bb)dream ing for so long.
I wish I knew (Gm11)then what I know (Bb)now: would n’t dive (F)in, would n’t bow (Csus)down.
Grav i ty (Gm11)hurts; you made it so (Bb)sweet un til I woke (F)up on, (Csus)on the con crete.
(Gm11)Fall ing from cloud nine,
(It was out of the blue, I’m) (Gm11)crash ing from the high.
I’m (Gm11)let ting go to night;
(Yeah, I’m let ting you go.
yeah, I’m...) I’m (Gm11)fall ing from cloud nine.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Not los ing (Bb)an y sleep.
I picked up (F)ev ’ry piece and land ed (Csus)on my feet.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Need noth ing (Bb)to com plete my self,
no.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Yeah, I am (Bb)born a gain out of the (F)li on’s den; I don’t have (Csus)to pre tend.
(And it’s too (Gm11)late.) The sto ry’s (Bb)o ver now: the end.
I wish I knew (Gm11)then what I know (Bb)now: would n’t dive (F)in, would n’t bow (Csus)down.
Grav i ty (Gm11)hurts; you made it so (Bb)sweet un til I woke (F)up on, (Csus)on the con crete.
(Gm11)Fall ing from cloud nine,
(It was out of the blue, I’m) (Gm11)crash ing from the high.
I’m (Gm11)let ting go to night.
(Yeah, I’m let ting you go.
yeah, I’m...) I’m (Gm11)fall ing from cloud nine.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) Thun der (Bb)rum bl ing, cas tles (Csus)crum bl (I’m ing.
a wake.) I am (Bb)try ing to hold on.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.) God knows (Bb)that I tried see ing (Csus)the bright (I’m side, a wake.) but I’m not (Bb)blind an y more.
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)
(Csus)Yeah, I’m (Gm11)wake.)
(I’m wide a (Gm11)wake.)
(I’m wide a (CN.C.)wake.)
Wide Awake — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wide Awake" 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 F, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Wide Awake”
- Can I play "Wide Awake" 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 "Wide Awake" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wide Awake" by Katy Perry played in?
- Wide Awake 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 "Wide Awake"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wide Awake" 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 "Wide Awake"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wide Awake"?
- "Wide Awake" was originally performed by Katy Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wide Awake"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Csus4, F, Gmin.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wide Awake"?
- 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. "Wide Awake" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wide Awake"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wide Awake" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.