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Wake Up

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                             WAKE UP (ACOUSTIC) - Arcade Fire
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Tabbed by:  diurnalist
Email:  nonneocon@gmail.com
This is very similar to another version already posted by
MatisyahuFan, but I think this sounds better.
Tuning:  Standard (E A D G B E)
Capo:  5th fret
Chords (relative to capo):
     G     G/F#  Em7   C     A#
e|---3-----3-----3-----3-----1-----|
B|---3-----3-----3-----1-----3-----|
G|---0-----0-----0-----0-----3-----|
D|---0-----0-----2-----2-----3-----|
A|---2-----2-----2-----3-----1-----|
E|---3-----2-----0-----------------|
[Intro]
G  G/F#  Em7  C  G
G
Something filled up
Em7
My heart with nothin' 
C                      G
Someone told me not to cry
G                      G/F#
But now that I'm older
Em7
My heart's colder
C                         G
And I can see that it's a lie
G  G/F#  Em7  C  G
G                G/F#
Children wake up
Em7
Hold your mistake up 
C                                G
Before they turn the summer into dust
G                             G/F#
If the children don't grow up
Em7
Our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up
C
We're just a million little gods causing rain storms turning every good thing 
   G
to rust 
I guess we'll just have to adjust
G G/F# Em7 C  G
A#                        G
With my lightning bolts a glowin' 
A#                   C
I can see where I am going to be when
                                     G
the reaper he reaches and touches my hand
GG/F#Em7C  G
          x2
G                      G/F# Em7
With my lightning bolts a  glowin' 
                C           G
I can see where I am going 
G                      G/F# Em7
With my lightning bolts a  glowin' 
                C           G
I can see where I am going
G
Better look out below!

Wake Up chords and lyrics

Free chords for Wake Up by Arcade Fire. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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                             WAKE UP (ACOUSTIC) - Arcade Fire
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Tabbed by:  diurnalist
Email:  nonneocon@gmail.com
This is very similar to another version already posted by
MatisyahuFan, but I think this sounds better.
Tuning:  Standard (E A D G B E)
Capo:  5th fret
Chords (relative to capo):
[Intro]
G  G/F#  Em7  C  G
G  G/F#  Em7  C  G
I guess we'll just have to adjust
G G/F# Em7 C  G
G G/F#  Em7  C   G  x2

Wake Up Chords by Arcade Fire

Learn how to play Wake Up by Arcade Fire with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up chords”, “Wake Up guitar chords”, or “Arcade Fire 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 E, A, D, G, B, G/F#.

Frequently asked questions about Wake Up

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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.

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

What key is "Wake Up" in?

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