Intro When CI Wake Up, I'm Afraid CSomebody Else Might Take My Place When EmI Wake Up, I'm Afraid ESomebody Else Might Take My Place Verse 1 AmMake That Money, Fake That Dummy, Ache My Tummy On The EmFence, All The ETime AmPaid Junk Honey, Your Face So Sunny, Ain't That Funny? All My EmFriends Always Lie ToE Me, I Know They're Thinking Pre-Chorus C You're Too Mean, I Don't Like You Fuck You AnywayEm You Make Me Wanna EScream At The Top Of My LungsC CIt Hurts, But I Won't Fight You You Suck AnywayEm You Make Me Wanna EDie ERight When I Chorus CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might Take My Place CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might End Up Being CMe C Em E Verse 2 AmKeep On Dreaming, Don't Stop Breathing, Fight Those Demons Sell Your EmSoul, Not Your WholeE Self, Oh AmIf They See It When You're Sleeping, Make Them Leave It And EmI Can't Even See If It'sE Out There Anymore, So Pre-Chorus C You're Too Mean, I Don't Like You Fuck You AnywayEm You Make Me Wanna EScream At The Top Of My LungsC CIt Hurts, But I Won't Fight You You Suck AnywayEm You Make Me Wanna EDie ERight When I Chorus CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might Take My Place CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might End Up Being CMe Bridge Being AmMe Can Only GMean A Feeling EmScared To Breathe And If You AmLeave Me, Then I'll GBe Afraid Of EmEverything That Makes Me AmAnxious, Gives Me GPatience, Calms Me EmDown Lets Me Face This, Let Me CSleep And When I Wake DUp, Let Me Be Chorus CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might Take My Place CWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid AmSomebody Else Might Take My Place EmWhen I Wake Up, I'm Afraid GSomebody Else Might End Up Being CMe Outro C Am Em G [x2] C C Em E
FAQ
What are the chords for Afraid?
The chords for Afraid are: C, Em, E, Am, G, D
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: C, Em, E, Am, G, D
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
C
Em
E
Am
G
D
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