Now playing

Wake Up

Chords

4.611 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/6

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 6Position: 5

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

A:       C#m:        F#m:        D:
  e|-5-|     e|-9--|     e|-9--|   e|-5-|
  B|-5-|     B|-9--|     B|-10-|   B|-7-|
  G|-6-|     G|-9--|     G|-11-|   G|-7-|
  D|-7-|     D|-11-|     D|-11-|   D|-7-|
  A|-7-|     A|-11-|     A|-9--|   A|-5-|
  E|-5-|     E|-9--|     E|----|   E|---|
[Intro]
 A   C#m   F#m   D(x2)
[Verse 1]
ASunday morniC#mng back at my place
You can Dsleep late I dAon't mind
F#mBreak some eggs C#mmake a mixtape
Let it Dplay like twenty Atimes
AI ain't got C#mno money but DI got lots Aof time
So let's Bmspend a little, C#mlive a little
Cause everyDday the sun'll rise
  N.C
Wake up!
[Chorus 1]
ACome smell the C#mroses
Oh, F#mcome take your Dtime
ADead for a C#mmoment
Set F#mheaven on Dfire
ASame C#mlife, same F#mskin
Wear it Dout, I hope it Afits
The sun is C#mcoming up
          N.C
I think it's time (to wake up!)
[Verse 2]
AMonday morning C#mon the freeway
Run a Dbit late I don'At mind
F#mBreak my back, C#mmake a mistake
Another Dday, I'm getting Aby
We ain't got no C#mmoney but Dwe got lots Aof time
So let's Bmspend a little, C#mlive a little
Cause everyDday the sun'll rise
  N.C
Wake up!
[Chorus 2]
ACome smell the C#mroses
Oh, F#mcome take your Dtime
ADead for a C#mmoment
Set F#mheaven on Dfire
ASame C#mlife, same F#mskin
Wear it Dout, I hope it Afits
The sun is C#mcoming up
          N.C
I think it's time (to wake up!)
A C#m F#m D
A C#m F#m D
e|--------|
B|--------|
G|-2/6----|
D|--------|
A|--------|
E|--------|
[Refrain]
AWe ain't go no C#mmoney but we Dgot lots Aof time
AWe ain't go no C#mmoney but we Dgot lots Aof time (Wake up!)
[Chorus 3]
ACome smell the C#mroses
Oh, F#mcome take your Dtime
ADead for a C#mmoment
Set F#mheaven on Dfire
ASame C#mlife, same F#mskin
Wear it Dout, I hope it Afits
The sun is C#mcoming up
      N.C
I think it's time
ACome smell the C#mroses
Oh, F#mcome take your Dtime
ADead for a C#mmoment
Set F#mheaven on Dfire
ASame C#mlife, samF#me skin
Wear it Dout, I hope it Afits
The sun is C#mcoming up
          N.C
I think it's time (to wake up!)
[Outro]
  A      C#m      F#m   DWake up!
  A      C#m  F#mI think it's Dtime (to wake up!)
  A      C#m  F#mI think it's Dtime (to wake up!)
 A   C#m   F#m  D(strum once)
             Wake up!

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Wake Up

by Run River North

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

A: C#m: F#m: D:

e|-5-| e|-9--| e|-9--| e|-5-|

B|-5-| B|-9--| B|-10-| B|-7-|

G|-6-| G|-9--| G|-11-| G|-7-|

D|-7-| D|-11-| D|-11-| D|-7-|

A|-7-| A|-11-| A|-9--| A|-5-|

E|-5-| E|-9--| E|----| E|---|

[Intro]

A C#m F#m D

(x2)

[Verse 1]

A C#m

Sunday morning back at my place

D A

You can sleep late I don't mind

F#m C#m

Break some eggs make a mixtape

D A

Let it play like twenty times

A C#m D A

I ain't got no money but I got lots of time

Bm C#m

So let's spend a little, live a little

Cause everyday the sun'll rise

N.C

Wake up!

[Chorus 1]

A C#m

Come smell the roses

F#m D

Oh, come take your time

A C#m

Dead for a moment

F#m D

Set heaven on fire

A C#m F#m

Same life, same skin

D A

Wear it out, I hope it fits

C#m

The sun is coming up

N.C

I think it's time (to wake up!)

[Verse 2]

A C#m

Monday morning on the freeway

D A

Run a bit late I don't mind

F#m C#m

Break my back, make a mistake

D A

Another day, I'm getting by

C#m D A

We ain't got no money but we got lots of time

Bm C#m

So let's spend a little, live a little

Cause everyday the sun'll rise

N.C

Wake up!

[Chorus 2]

A C#m

Come smell the roses

F#m D

Oh, come take your time

A C#m

Dead for a moment

F#m D

Set heaven on fire

A C#m F#m

Same life, same skin

D A

Wear it out, I hope it fits

C#m

The sun is coming up

N.C

I think it's time (to wake up!)

A C#m F#m D

e|--------|

B|--------|

G|-2/6----|

D|--------|

A|--------|

E|--------|

[Refrain]

A C#m D A

We ain't go no money but we got lots of time

A C#m D A

We ain't go no money but we got lots of time (Wake up!)

[Chorus 3]

A C#m

Come smell the roses

F#m D

Oh, come take your time

A C#m

Dead for a moment

F#m D

Set heaven on fire

A C#m F#m

Same life, same skin

D A

Wear it out, I hope it fits

C#m

The sun is coming up

N.C

I think it's time

A C#m

Come smell the roses

F#m D

Oh, come take your time

A C#m

Dead for a moment

F#m D

Set heaven on fire

A C#m F#m

Same life, same skin

D A

Wear it out, I hope it fits

C#m

The sun is coming up

N.C

I think it's time (to wake up!)

[Outro]

A C#m F#m D

Wake up!

A C#m F#m D

I think it's time (to wake up!)

A C#m F#m D

I think it's time (to wake up!)

A C#m F#m D

(strum once)

Wake up!

About Wake Up Chords by Run River North

Learn how to play Wake Up by Run River North with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up chords”, “Wake Up guitar chords”, or “Run River North 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 A, C#m, F#m, D, B, G.

FAQ — Wake Up by Run River North

How do I play "Wake Up" by Run River North on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Wake Up" by Run River North 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 "Wake Up" by Run River North free?

Yes. The chords for "Wake Up" by Run River North are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wake Up"?

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 Run River North with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Run River North below.

What key is "Wake Up" in?

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