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Wake Up Alone

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*CAPO 4th FRET*
*NB: All chords are played as Arpeggios*
[Intro]
F  E7 Am  Ab Cmaj7  Am Ab Dm  Db
[Verse 1]
 FIt's okay in the day; I'm E7staying busy.
 AmTied up enough so I don't have to wonder Abwhere is he.
Got Cmaj7so sick of crying, Amso just lately;
When AbI catch myself, I do a 1-Dm80.Db  
[Verse 2]
 FI stay up clean the house; E7at least I'm not drinking.
 AmRun around just so I don't have to think a-Abbout thinking.
That Cmaj7silent sense of content that Ameveryone gets,
 AbJust disappears soon Dmas the sun sets.Db  
[Bridge 1]
 BbThis face in my dreams, seizes my guts;
 EbHe floods me with Abdimdread.
 BbSoaked in soul, he swims in my Ebeyes, by the C7bed.
 BbPour myself over him; Ebmoon spilling Abdimin,
 AbAnd I Gmwake up a-Bmaj7lone.
[Verse 3]
 FIf I was my heart, I'd E7rather be restless.
The Amsecond I stop, the sleep catches up and I'm Abbreathless.
This Cmaj7ache in my chest, as Ammy day is done now.
The Abdark covers me and I cannot Dmrun now.Db  
[Verse 4]
 FMy blood running cold; E7I stand before him.
 AmIt's all I can do to as-Absure him.
When Cmaj7he comes to me, I Amdrip for him tonight.
 AbDrowning in me, we bathe under Dmblue light.Db  
[Bridge 2]
 BbThis face in my dreams, seizes my guts;
 EbHe floods me with Abdimdread.
 BbSoaked in soul, he swims in my Ebeyes by the C7bed.
 BbPour myself over him; Ebmoon spilling Abdimin,
 AbAnd I Gmwake up Bmaj7alone.
 AbAnd I Gmwake up Bmaj7alone.
 AbAnd I Gmwake up Bmaj7alone.
 AbAnd I Gmwake up Bmaj7alone.
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   F       E7      Am      Ab     Cmaj7    Dm      Db
 x1Bb3331  x6Eb8886  xAbdimx2323  x3C72310  35Gm5333  xBmaj724342

All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

Amy Winehouse was known for her expressive and autobiographical songwriting, blending soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. This song, appearing on her album Back to Black, showcases her distinctive contralto vocals and her ability to infuse her personal experiences into her music. It plays like a raw, intimate reflection on solitude.

AI-written from these sources:Amy Winehouse — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Wake Up Alone

by Amy Winehouse

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Abdim

Bmaj7

-------------------.................

*CAPO 4th FRET*

*NB: All chords are played as Arpeggios*

[Intro]

F E7 Am Ab Cmaj7 Am Ab Dm Db

[Verse 1]

F E7

It's okay in the day; I'm staying busy.

Am Ab

Tied up enough so I don't have to wonder where is he.

Cmaj7 Am

Got so sick of crying, so just lately;

Ab Dm Db

When I catch myself, I do a 1-80.

[Verse 2]

F E7

I stay up clean the house; at least I'm not drinking.

Am Ab

Run around just so I don't have to think a-bout thinking.

Cmaj7 Am

That silent sense of content that everyone gets,

Ab Dm Db

Just disappears soon as the sun sets.

[Bridge 1]

This face in my dreams, seizes my guts;

Eb Abdim

He floods me with dread.

Bb Eb C7

Soaked in soul, he swims in my eyes, by the bed.

Bb Eb Abdim

Pour myself over him; moon spilling in,

Ab Gm Bmaj7

And I wake up a-lone.

[Verse 3]

F E7

If I was my heart, I'd rather be restless.

Am Ab

The second I stop, the sleep catches up and I'm breathless.

Cmaj7 Am

This ache in my chest, as my day is done now.

Ab Dm Db

The dark covers me and I cannot run now.

[Verse 4]

F E7

My blood running cold; I stand before him.

Am Ab

It's all I can do to as-sure him.

Cmaj7 Am

When he comes to me, I drip for him tonight.

Ab Dm Db

Drowning in me, we bathe under blue light.

[Bridge 2]

This face in my dreams, seizes my guts;

Eb Abdim

He floods me with dread.

Bb Eb C7

Soaked in soul, he swims in my eyes by the bed.

Bb Eb Abdim

Pour myself over him; moon spilling in,

Ab Gm Bmaj7

And I wake up alone.

Ab Gm Bmaj7

And I wake up alone.

Ab Gm Bmaj7

And I wake up alone.

Ab Gm Bmaj7

And I wake up alone.

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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F E7 Am Ab Cmaj7 Dm Db

Bb Eb Abdim C7 Gm Bmaj7

x13331 x68886 xx2323 x32310 355333 x24342

About Wake Up Alone Chords by Amy Winehouse

Learn how to play Wake Up Alone by Amy Winehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up Alone chords”, “Wake Up Alone guitar chords”, or “Amy Winehouse Wake Up Alone 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 Alone chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wake Up Alone lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, E7, Am, Ab, Cmaj7, Dm.

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