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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

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[Intro]
 Dm   Am   Bb    Dmx2
[Verse]
DmI, I went to Amhell
I might Bbas well learn by my Dmmistakes
DmI at twenty-Amfour
Was inseBbcure, do whatever it Dmtakes
[Chorus]
Come on and
DmWake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
AmShut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
It's Bbtime, smell the cofDmfee, the coffee
DmWake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
AmShut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
It’s Bbtime, smell the cofDmfee, the coffee
[Bridge]
BbShe's only Dmgot one reason to Bblive
This is your CliDmfe
BbShe's only Dmgot one message to Bbgive
Give it toCniDmght
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI’ll do anyDmthing
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI'll lose everyCthing, every Dmday
Dm Am Bb Dm
[Chorus]
Come on and
DmWake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
AmShut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
It's Bbtime, smell the cofDmfee, the coffee
DmWake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
AmShut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
It’s Bbtime, smell the cofDmfee, the coffee
[Bridge]
BbShe's only Dmgot one reason to Bblive
This is your CliDmfe
BbShe's only Dmgot one message to Bbgive
Give it toCniDmght
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI’ll do anyDmthing
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI'll lose everyDmthing
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI’ll do anyDmthing
DmShe's so Amgorgeous
BbI'll lose everyCthing, every Dmday

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The story behind the song

The Cranberries were an Irish rock band known for blending alternative rock with elements of indie, jangle pop, dream pop, and folk rock. This song appears on their fifth album, also titled Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, released in 2001. Though the album did not achieve the same level of success as their earlier works, the title itself suggests a call to awareness, a gentle but firm push to engage with the present moment. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a moment of clear-eyed realization.

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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

by The Cranberries

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[Intro]

Dm Am Bb Dm

[Verse]

Dm Am

I, I went to hell

Bb Dm

I might as well learn by my mistakes

Dm Am

I at twenty-four

Bb Dm

Was insecure, do whatever it takes

[Chorus]

Come on and

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up

Bb Dm

It's time, smell the coffee, the coffee

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up

Bb Dm

It’s time, smell the coffee, the coffee

[Bridge]

Bb Dm Bb

She's only got one reason to live

C Dm

This is your life

Bb Dm Bb

She's only got one message to give

C Dm

Give it tonight

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb Dm

I’ll do anything

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb C Dm

I'll lose everything, every day

Dm Am Bb Dm

[Chorus]

Come on and

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up

Bb Dm

It's time, smell the coffee, the coffee

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up

Bb Dm

It’s time, smell the coffee, the coffee

[Bridge]

Bb Dm Bb

She's only got one reason to live

C Dm

This is your life

Bb Dm Bb

She's only got one message to give

C Dm

Give it tonight

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb Dm

I’ll do anything

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb Dm

I'll lose everything

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb Dm

I’ll do anything

Dm Am

She's so gorgeous

Bb C Dm

I'll lose everything, every day

About Wake Up And Smell The Coffee Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play Wake Up And Smell The Coffee by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up And Smell The Coffee chords”, “Wake Up And Smell The Coffee guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries Wake Up And Smell The Coffee 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 And Smell The Coffee chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wake Up And Smell The Coffee lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Am, Bb, C.

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What key is "Wake Up And Smell The Coffee" in?

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