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Wake Me Up

Crown The Empire verified
Key: C#
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key C# (C# Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Metal
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Wake Me Up by Crown The Empire is played in the key of C#. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C# in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Wake Me Up' by Crown The Empire utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Eb barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E5 and Eb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ♭VI – V – I – ♭VI – V
Song chords:
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C#5 A5 Ab5 F#5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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E5 Eb

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C# Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C# Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C# without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C#

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C#. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C# Tonic
ii D#m Supertonic
iii Fm Mediant
IV F# Subdominant
V G# Dominant
vi A#m Submediant
vii° Cdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Eb)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭VI – V – I – ♭VI – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Wake Me Up (Crown The Empire)?

To play the Easy Chords for Wake Me Up, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Wake Me Up?

The original recording key for Wake Me Up by Crown The Empire is C#. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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