Today’s guitar lesson song page covers the uplifting, acoustic-driven anthem: Wake Me Up by Avicii.
This one’s a blast to play — an energetic mix of folk strumming and modern pop vibes that’s both fun and surprisingly easy to pick up. Just a few open chords and a consistent strumming pattern make it a great addition to any guitarist’s setlist.
We’ll kick things off with the core rhythm that drives the song, then explore the iconic hook (tab included).
I’ve included chord diagrams and rhythm breakdowns to guide you through, plus there’s a link to the full video lesson on YouTube.
Time Signature: 4/4
Key: Am
Chords:
Chorus Rhythm & Chord Sequence:
The following rhythm plays for each Intro & Chorus
The Verses are very similar but uses the following patterns:
Melodic Hook (Tab):
Song Structure:
INTRO | VERSE 1 | CHORUS | VERSE | INSTRUMENTAL | CHORUS) |
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