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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wide Awake" by Katy Perry: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wide Awake" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wide Awake" by Katy Perry. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Wide Awake" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wide Awake" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.