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This is how I play the song!
In the original song the C chord comes a little earlier, but I prefer to play it straight.
[Intro]
Am G C Dm
Am G C Dm
AmWake up, wake Gup, I don't wanna Cwake up, wake Dmup
AmWake up, wake Gup, I don't wanna Cwake up, wake Dmup
[Hook]
  AmYeah I'm straight, never Gswitch lanes
On my Cjob everyday 'cause it's Dmhard not to see I
  AmCame up in a Gbig way
And I Chardly ever sleep well it's Dmlike a dream
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up, I don't wanna Dmwake up from
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up from
[Verse 1]
  AmLong daysG, what I know Chard work pays
So the Dmmoney getting long too
  AmAnd the Kush smell Gstrong too
That's Cthat good any chick Dmwith me, she the bomb too
  AmOne thing I Gknow is go Chard young, make Dmfake niggas notice
  AmBlowing money 'cause yoGu dying if you don't live
  CThat's how you know I was Dmfly when I wrote this
   Am  GFirst class tags or Cmaybe I'm the first 'cause of my Dmfirst class swag
  AmUsed to say that I was Gtrippin'C, so a nigga bought exDmpensive-ass bags
[Hook]
  AmYeah I'm straight, never Gswitch lanes
On my Cjob everyday 'cause it's Dmhard not to see I
  AmCame up in a Gbig way
And I Chardly ever sleep well it's Dmlike a dream
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up, I don't wanna Dmwake up from
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up from
[Verse 2]
  AmGo hard youngG, go hard
They Clet you in the game, better Dmplay your part
  AmGo hard youngG, go hard
And Cif you in the game might as Dmwell play smart
'cauAmse  I've seen niggas fGall like paper
  CGot money seen Dmfriends turn haters
  AmGot money minor Gleague turn major
  CGot money white Dmpeople turn neighbors
  AmNeed a girl, teach her Ghow to roll papers
  CSix months three Dmwhips all player
  AmRun my town  Glike the mayor
  CI run my town Dmbitch I'm like the mayor
[Hook]
  AmYeah I'm straight, never Gswitch lanes
On my Cjob everyday 'cause it's Dmhard not to see I
  AmCame up in a Gbig way
And I Chardly ever sleep well it's Dmlike a dream
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up, I don't wanna Dmwake up from
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up from
[Bridge]
  CI can tCake you up highAmer than you ever kDmnow
  CLet you tCouch what you want hit it oAmnce and you won't let gDmo, hell nCo
Let you lEmean back, inhale smAmokeDm  C  G  
[Hook]
  AmYeah I'm straight, never Gswitch lanes
On my Cjob everyday 'cause it's Dmhard not to see I
  AmCame up in a Gbig way
And I Chardly ever sleep well it's Dmlike a dream
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up, I don't wanna Dmwake up from
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up from
  AmYeah I'm straight, never Gswitch lanes
On my Cjob everyday 'cause it's Dmhard not to see I
  AmCame up in a Gbig way
And I Chardly ever sleep well it's Dmlike a dream
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up, I don't wanna Dmwake up from
I don't wanna Amwake up from, Gdon't wanna wCake up from

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The story behind the song

Wiz Khalifa is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor known for his distinct style. "Wake Up" appears on his 2011 album, Rolling Papers. The song captures a feeling of breaking free and embracing a new day with a sense of purpose. It embodies the spirit of starting fresh and seizing the moment.

AI-written from these sources:Wiz Khalifa — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Wake Up

by Wiz Khalifa

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

This is how I play the song!

In the original song the C chord comes a little earlier, but I prefer to play it straight.

[Intro]

Am G C Dm

Wake up, wake up, I don't wanna wake up, wake up

Am G C Dm

Wake up, wake up, I don't wanna wake up, wake up

[Hook]

Am G

Yeah I'm straight, never switch lanes

C Dm

On my job everyday 'cause it's hard not to see I

Am G

Came up in a big way

C Dm

And I hardly ever sleep well it's like a dream

Am G C Dm

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up, I don't wanna wake up from

Am G C

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up from

[Verse 1]

Am G C

Long days, what I know hard work pays

So the money getting long too

Am G

And the Kush smell strong too

C Dm

That's that good any chick with me, she the bomb too

Am G C Dm

One thing I know is go hard young, make fake niggas notice

Am G

Blowing money 'cause you dying if you don't live

C Dm

That's how you know I was fly when I wrote this

Am G C Dm

First class tags or maybe I'm the first 'cause of my first class swag

Am G C Dm

Used to say that I was trippin', so a nigga bought expensive-ass bags

[Hook]

Am G

Yeah I'm straight, never switch lanes

C Dm

On my job everyday 'cause it's hard not to see I

Am G

Came up in a big way

C Dm

And I hardly ever sleep well it's like a dream

Am G C Dm

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up, I don't wanna wake up from

Am G C

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up from

[Verse 2]

Am G

Go hard young, go hard

C Dm

They let you in the game, better play your part

Am G

Go hard young, go hard

C Dm

And if you in the game might as well play smart

Am G

'cause I've seen niggas fall like paper

C Dm

Got money seen friends turn haters

Am G

Got money minor league turn major

C Dm

Got money white people turn neighbors

Am G

Need a girl, teach her how to roll papers

C Dm

Six months three whips all player

Am G

Run my town like the mayor

C Dm

I run my town bitch I'm like the mayor

[Hook]

Am G

Yeah I'm straight, never switch lanes

C Dm

On my job everyday 'cause it's hard not to see I

Am G

Came up in a big way

C Dm

And I hardly ever sleep well it's like a dream

Am G C Dm

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up, I don't wanna wake up from

Am G C

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up from

[Bridge]

C C Am Dm

I can take you up higher than you ever know

C C Am Dm C

Let you touch what you want hit it once and you won't let go, hell no

Em Am Dm C G

Let you lean back, inhale smoke

[Hook]

Am G

Yeah I'm straight, never switch lanes

C Dm

On my job everyday 'cause it's hard not to see I

Am G

Came up in a big way

C Dm

And I hardly ever sleep well it's like a dream

Am G C Dm

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up, I don't wanna wake up from

Am G C

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up from

Am G

Yeah I'm straight, never switch lanes

C Dm

On my job everyday 'cause it's hard not to see I

Am G

Came up in a big way

C Dm

And I hardly ever sleep well it's like a dream

Am G C Dm

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up, I don't wanna wake up from

Am G C

I don't wanna wake up from, don't wanna wake up from

About Wake Up Chords by Wiz Khalifa

Learn how to play Wake Up by Wiz Khalifa with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up chords”, “Wake Up guitar chords”, or “Wiz Khalifa 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 Wake Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wake Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, G, Dm, Em.

FAQ — Wake Up by Wiz Khalifa

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

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

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

Is "Wake Up" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Wake Up" in?

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