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The Wake

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Intro
 Em   G   AX2
DCan’t change the one you are
EmCan’t change the one you love
GLower your Aguard
DI’ve made a few mistakes
EmI’ll tell you what it takes
GUnder the Astars
EmHave you seen the other me at Dtimes?
EmWalking on an ever looser DlineA  
DBaby this is a wake
BmYou and I will not escape
GAs time goes Aby
DThe world’s never been older
BmYour head on my shoulder
GSo close your Aeyes
DStung by normality
BmWronged by your family
GConventions Aaside
DCannot change the one you love
EmFrom inside – or from above
GJust hold him Atight
EmWalking on an ever looser Dline
EmBut love has let me over every DtimeA  
DBaby we’re on a wake
BmYou and I will not escape
GJust close your Aeyes
DThe world’s never been older
BmYour head on my shoulder
GAs time goes Aby
DBaby this is a wake
BmNone of us will escape
GWho we Aare
DThe world’s never been older
BmYour head on my shoulder
GAs time goes Aby
 D   Bm   G   A.......... Repeat till fade

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The Wake

by a-ha

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Intro

Em G A

Can’t change the one you are

Can’t change the one you love

G A

Lower your guard

I’ve made a few mistakes

I’ll tell you what it takes

G A

Under the stars

Em D

Have you seen the other me at times?

Em D A

Walking on an ever looser line

Baby this is a wake

You and I will not escape

G A

As time goes by

The world’s never been older

Your head on my shoulder

G A

So close your eyes

Stung by normality

Wronged by your family

G A

Conventions aside

Cannot change the one you love

From inside – or from above

G A

Just hold him tight

Em D

Walking on an ever looser line

Em D A

But love has let me over every time

Baby we’re on a wake

You and I will not escape

G A

Just close your eyes

The world’s never been older

Your head on my shoulder

G A

As time goes by

Baby this is a wake

None of us will escape

G A

Who we are

The world’s never been older

Your head on my shoulder

G A

As time goes by

D Bm G A

.......... Repeat till fade

About The Wake Chords by a-ha

Learn how to play The Wake by a-ha with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Wake chords”, “The Wake guitar chords”, or “a-ha The Wake 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 The Wake chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Wake lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, A, D, Bm.

FAQ — The Wake by a-ha

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Is "The Wake" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "The Wake" in?

The chords for "The Wake" show the original chord names (including Em, G, A, D, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.