Wake up irene chords by
Hank Thompson

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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For months and months and months

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around the coun_ try

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Everybody sang Irene good_ night

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But she wouldn't go to bed

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no matter what they said

Though everybody tried

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with all their might

Verse 2

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She stayed awake while steel

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guitars were a go_ ing

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In every honky tonk she could be seen

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But she fi_ nally went to bed

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and covered up her head

And now there's not a thing

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can wake Irene

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Verse 3

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Wake up Irene, you've sleep too long

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Wake up Irene, it's time to move along

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Wake up Irene, and pay for your bed

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Wake up Irene or folk_ s will think

Interlude 1

you're dead

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Verse 4

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Lot's of guitar pick_ ers by the dozen

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Sang 'Goodnight Irene' all

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night and day

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And even Crosby too with

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his bo bo bo bo be do

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Tried to get Irene to hit the hay

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Verse 5

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Well I guess they finally sang

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her off to slum_ ber

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They must have tried

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a million times or more

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But, oh, my aching back when

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she finally hit the sack man

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You ought to hear that women snore

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Verse 6

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Wake up Irene, you've sleep too long

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Wake up Irene, it?s time to move along

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Wake up Irene, and pay for your bed

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Wake up Irene or folks

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will think you're dead

Outro 1

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Chords

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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Wake up irene?

The original key of Wake up irene by Hank thompson is A major.

What are the main chords for Wake up irene?

The primary chords used in Wake up irene are A, E, D.

Do I need a capo to play Wake up irene?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Wake up irene beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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The tempo of Wake up irene is approximately 111 beats per minute.

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