Intro When DI Wake Up, I'm Afraid DSomebody Else Might Take My Place When F#mI Wake Up, I'm Afraid F#Somebody Else Might Take My Place Verse 1 BmMake That Money, Fake That Dummy, Ache My Tummy On The F#mFence, All The TF#ime BmPaid Junk Honey, Your Face So Sunny, Ain't That Funny? All My F#mFriends Always Lie To F#Me, I Know They're Thinking Pre-Chorus D You're Too Mean, I Don't Like You Fuck You AnywayF#m You Make Me Wanna F#Scream At The Top Of My LungsD DIt Hurts, But I Won't Fight You You Suck AnywayF#m You Make Me Wanna F#Die F#Right When I Chorus DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might Take My Place DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might End Up Being DMe D F#m F# Verse 2 BmKeep On Dreaming, Don't Stop Breathing, Fight Those Demons Sell Your F#mSoul, Not Your Whole F#Self, Oh BmIf They See It When You're Sleeping, Make Them Leave It And F#mI Can't Even See If It's F#Out There Anymore, So Pre-Chorus D You're Too Mean, I Don't Like You Fuck You AnywayF#m You Make Me Wanna F#Scream At The Top Of My LungsD DIt Hurts, But I Won't Fight You You Suck AnywayF#m You Make Me Wanna F#Die F#Right When I Chorus DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might Take My Place DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might End Up Being DMe Bridge Being BmMe Can Only AMean A Feeling F#mScared To Breathe And If You BmLeave Me, Then I'll ABe Afraid Of F#mEverything That Makes Me BmAnxious, Gives Me APatience, Calms Me F#mDown Lets Me Face This, Let Me DSleep And When I Wake EUp, Let Me Be Chorus DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might Take My Place DWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid BmSomebody Else Might Take My Place F#mWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid ASomebody Else Might End Up Being DMe Outro D Bm F#m A [x2] D D F#m F#
FAQ
What are the chords for Afraid?
The chords for Afraid are: D, F#m, F#, Bm, A, E
What is the original key of Afraid?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing Afraid?
The difficulty level is Intermediate.
Can I play Afraid in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Afraid be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Afraid on ukulele?
Chord Afraid can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Afraid?
Afraid uses 6 chords: D, F#m, F#, Bm, A, E
What is the easiest way to play Afraid?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Afraid released in?
Afraid was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Afraid?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Afraid to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
D
F#m
F#
Bm
A
E
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