Now playing

When You Wake Up

Chords

4.55 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/6

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 6Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Hey, this is the acoustic version of When you wake up by Dead by April.
This is my first tab, I hope you enjoy. It's really easy and fun to play!
~standard tuning~ (but also sounds good with capo on 1st fret). Listen to the song 
for the right strumming...!
Chords used:
     Em7   Cadd9    D    D/F    G(Em)
e|--3----3----2---3---3---0-|
B|--3----3----3---3---3---0-|
G|--0----0----2---2---0---0-|
D|--2----2----0---0---0---2-|
A|--2----3----0-------2---2-|
E|--0----0----0-------3---0-|
Intro:
    Em7      D/F  Cadd9(humming)When you Em7wake uD/Fp Cadd9  
Verse 1:
 Em7I can see your D/Fhurt, I can see your Cadd9sorry
 Em7I know the D/Fphase, I know the Cadd9story
When hEm7ope is fading Cadd9out, You can Gtrust me I'll be Dthere
When Em7pain is screaming Cadd9loud, Dout
Chorus:
    Em7/         Cadd9               G  D  
I'm awake....., To be watching over you
           Em7/                   Cadd9                G  D  
Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you
Fall Em7asleep now.Cadd9...., I will Gbe there when you Dwake up
            Em7/   Cadd9    G     D       Em7          D/F  Cadd9  
Don't you worry......., I will be there..........(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
When you wEm7ake upD/F  Cadd9  
Verse 2
  Em7Try to foD/Frget, Try to Cadd9forgive (hey)
  Em7Try to move D/Fon, Try to Cadd9live
When Em7hope is fading Cadd9out, You can Gturn to me and Dsay
Em7This is more than Cadd9I can possibly Dtake
Chorus:
    Em7/         Cadd9               G  D  
I'm awake....., To be watching over you
           Em7/                   Cadd9                G  D  
Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you
Fall Em7asleep now.Cadd9...., I will Gbe there when you Dwake up
Bridge:
When you Em7wake Cadd9up....... G  
Keep Dfighting every Em7day,
It Cadd9takes a lot of Gtime
It's Donly in your Em7mind
Keep Cadd9fighting every Gday
Look iDnside yourself, be Em7strong
cause from Cadd9here it won't take longD  
Until you Em7wake upD/F  Cadd9  
Until you Em7wake up       D/F  Cadd9(yeah, yeah, yeah)
          (Em)      D  
 Until you wake up, hey
Chorus:
    Em7/         Cadd9               G  D  
I'm awake....., To be watching over you
           Em7/                   Cadd9                G  D  
Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you
Fall Em7asleep now.Cadd9...., I will Gbe there when you Dwake up
            Em7/   Cadd9    G     D       Em7          D/F  Cadd9  
Don't you worry......., I will be there..........(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
When you wEm7ake up.D/F  Cadd9  G  
End!

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

When You Wake Up

by Dead by April

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Cadd9

D/F

Hey, this is the acoustic version of When you wake up by Dead by April.

This is my first tab, I hope you enjoy. It's really easy and fun to play!

~standard tuning~ (but also sounds good with capo on 1st fret). Listen to the song

for the right strumming...!

Chords used:

Em7 Cadd9 D D/F G Em

()

e|--3----3----2---3---3---0-|

B|--3----3----3---3---3---0-|

G|--0----0----2---2---0---0-|

D|--2----2----0---0---0---2-|

A|--2----3----0-------2---2-|

E|--0----0----0-------3---0-|

Intro:

Em7 D/F Cadd9 Em7 D/F Cadd9

(humming)When you wake up

Verse 1:

Em7 D/F Cadd9

I can see your hurt, I can see your sorry

Em7 D/F Cadd9

I know the phase, I know the story

Em7 Cadd9 G D

When hope is fading out, You can trust me I'll be there

Em7 Cadd9 D

When pain is screaming loud, out

Chorus:

Em7 Cadd9 G D

I'm awake....., To be watching over you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Fall asleep now....., I will be there when you wake up

Em7 Cadd9 G D Em7 D/F Cadd9

Don't you worry......., I will be there..........(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

Em7 D/F Cadd9

When you wake up

Verse 2

Em7 D/F Cadd9

Try to forget, Try to forgive (hey)

Em7 D/F Cadd9

Try to move on, Try to live

Em7 Cadd9 G D

When hope is fading out, You can turn to me and say

Em7 Cadd9 D

This is more than I can possibly take

Chorus:

Em7 Cadd9 G D

I'm awake....., To be watching over you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Fall asleep now....., I will be there when you wake up

Bridge:

Em7 Cadd9 G

When you wake up.......

D Em7

Keep fighting every day,

Cadd9 G

It takes a lot of time

D Em7

It's only in your mind

Cadd9 G

Keep fighting every day

D Em7

Look inside yourself, be strong

Cadd9 D

cause from here it won't take long

Em7 D/F Cadd9

Until you wake up

Em7 D/F Cadd9

Until you wake up (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Em D

()

Until you wake up, hey

Chorus:

Em7 Cadd9 G D

I'm awake....., To be watching over you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Don't you worry....., I'm never taking my eyes off of you

Em7 Cadd9 G D

Fall asleep now....., I will be there when you wake up

Em7 Cadd9 G D Em7 D/F Cadd9

Don't you worry......., I will be there..........(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

Em7 D/F Cadd9 G

When you wake up.

End!

About When You Wake Up Chords by Dead by April

Learn how to play When You Wake Up by Dead by April with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When You Wake Up chords”, “When You Wake Up guitar chords”, or “Dead by April When You Wake Up chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy When You Wake Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate When You Wake Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, Cadd9, D, D/F, G, Em.

FAQ — When You Wake Up by Dead by April

How do I play "When You Wake Up" by Dead by April on guitar?

Open the free chords for "When You Wake Up" by Dead by April on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "When You Wake Up" by Dead by April free?

Yes. The chords for "When You Wake Up" by Dead by April are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "When You Wake Up" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "When You Wake Up" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "When You Wake Up"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "When You Wake Up" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "When You Wake Up" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "When You Wake Up" by Dead by April with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dead by April below.

What key is "When You Wake Up" in?

The chords for "When You Wake Up" show the original chord names (including Em7, Cadd9, D, D/F, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.