a-ha - The Wake: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "The Wake" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn The Wake ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Wake" smoothly on your ukulele.
Bm D Can't change the one you are A G A Can't change the one you love D Lower your guard I've made a few mistakes I'll tell you what it takes Under the stars G D Have you seen the other me at times? G Em A Walking on an ever looser line Chorus: D Baby this is a wake Bm F#m You and I will not escape A As time goes by D The world's never been older Bm F#m Your head on my shoulder A So close your eyes Stung by normality Wronged by your family Conventions aside Cannot change the one you love From inside – or from above Just hold him tight Walking on an ever looser line But love has let me over every time Chorus: Baby we're on a wake You and I will not escape Just close your eyes The world's never been older Your head on my shoulder As time goes by Baby this is a wake None of us will escape Who we are The world's never been older Your head on my shoulder As time goes by | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  D  Em  F#m  G  Bm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Wake" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Wake" by a-ha.