Wake up
104–110 bpm (beats per minute), a happy “march” groove that drives forward. 👉 Use a shuffle feel — not too straight. Slight bounce in rhythm: 🎵 DUM da-da DUM da-da DUM da-da 👉 Drum pattern: • Kick on 1 & 3 • Snare on 2 & 4 • Hi-hat steady 8th notes or with light shuffling ✅ Piano: bright, percussive — think honky-tonk style ✅ Bass: walking or bouncing feel — drives the groove ✅ Drums: keep it simple but with a “train beat” feel sometimes ✅ Acoustic guitar: rhythmic strums to support the beat ✅ Electric guitar: clean tone for fills (think country licks) ✅ Tambourine: on 2 & 4 during chorus ✅ Handclaps: audience clap-along in chorus and fade-out ✅ Background vocals: “Wake up, wake up!” echoing the main line • Spoken opening: sassy, fun, Lead vocal: • bright tone • bit of a country twang • slight playful phrasing (smiling voice) • make it sound conversational in verses, then powerful in the chorus • Background singers: sweet & light female harmonies, especi
Wake up
104–110 bpm (beats per minute), a happy “march” groove that drives forward. 👉 Use a shuffle feel — not too straight. Slight bounce in rhythm: 🎵 DUM da-da DUM da-da DUM da-da 👉 Drum pattern: • Kick on 1 & 3 • Snare on 2 & 4 • Hi-hat steady 8th notes or with light shuffling ✅ Piano: bright, percussive — think honky-tonk style ✅ Bass: walking or bouncing feel — drives the groove ✅ Drums: keep it simple but with a “train beat” feel sometimes ✅ Acoustic guitar: rhythmic strums to support the beat ✅ Electric guitar: clean tone for fills (think country licks) ✅ Tambourine: on 2 & 4 during chorus ✅ Handclaps: audience clap-along in chorus and fade-out ✅ Background vocals: “Wake up, wake up!” echoing the main line • Spoken opening: sassy, fun, Lead vocal: • bright tone • bit of a country twang • slight playful phrasing (smiling voice) • make it sound conversational in verses, then powerful in the chorus • Background singers: sweet & light female harmonies, especi
Lyrics
Wake Up
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🎤 [Spoken Opening — over light piano/guitar groove, claps building]
spoken with a smile / fun tone:
“I know you don’t feel like goin’ to work today…
But the great thing is — you get paid for what you do!
(And money — well — that sure helps make life easier for you.)
That’s what takes care of your family… and you.
So come on now… let’s get this day started.
Let’s get it goin’. Let’s get pumpin’!
Get outta bed, sleepyhead!
Take your shower, drink your coffee, eat your breakfast…
And let’s get movin’!”
(band kicks in with fun intro riff)
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Intro Hook — Sung
Wake up… wake up…
Celebrate this wonderful day…
That God has gave to you… to you… to you…
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Verse 1
Roll outta bed, sun’s shinin’ bright
Put on that smile, it’s gonna be alright
Coffee’s brewin’, birds are singin’ loud
Gonna dance my way through this crazy crowd
Wake up, wake up! Don’t you waste a minute now
Life’s a gift, come on, let’s show the world how!
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Pre-Chorus
Thank the Lord you’re alive!
Today’s a brand new day!
Today is gonna be a good day…
Today is gonna be a good day…
Wake up…
Wakkkkkkeeee…..up…..
Wake up!
Wake up!
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Chorus
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day that God has gave to you… to you… to you!
Wake up, wake up!
There’s so much good just waitin’ for you to do!
Shine your light, smile so wide
Take this joy and let it multiply
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this day, oh yes it’s true — God gave it to you!
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Verse 2
Kick off those worries, shake off that doubt
Today’s too sweet to be sittin’ it out
Grab your hat, lace up your shoes
The whole wide world’s got good news for you!
Wake up, wake up! Every breath’s a song to sing
Come on now, let your happy heart ring!
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Pre-Chorus
Thank the Lord you’re alive!
Today’s a brand new day!
Today is gonna be a good day…
Today is gonna be a good day…
Wake up…
Wakkkkkkeeee…..up…..
Wake up!
Wake up!
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Chorus
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day that God has gave to you… to you… to you!
Wake up, wake up!
There’s so much good just waitin’ for you to do!
Shine your light, smile so wide
Take this joy and let it multiply
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this day, oh yes it’s true — God gave it to you!
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Bridge — breakdown groove / claps
Ooooooo yeah!
Every moment’s a gift — don’t miss it!
Take that love and go on and kiss it!
Dreams do come true, just trust and believe…
Life is short, so sing this song…
Praise Him loud all day long!
(band builds back up — claps continue — joyful energy!)
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Final Chorus — Big joyful finish
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day that God has gave to you… to you… to you!
Wake up, wake up!
There’s so much good just waitin’ for you to do!
Shine your light, smile so wide
Take this joy and let it multiply
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this day, oh yes it’s true — God gave it to you!
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Fade-Out Closing — repeat & audience claps
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day…
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day…
Wake up, wake up!
Celebrate this wonderful day…
And remember, God loves you
(fade with fun ad-libs and claps — BIG SMILES!)