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Bring Me to Life Chords

Evanescence Beginner Key of E 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Guitar

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.

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Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Ukulele

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Piano

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Banjo

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Mandolin

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Em · C · G · D · Am

Bring Me to Life Chords – Harmonica

Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use palm muting on the verses for a tighter, heavier sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m A

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

E C#m A

Leading you down into my core where I’ve become so numb

E C#m A

Without a soul my spirit’s sleeping somewhere cold

B A

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Verse 2

E

Wake me up

C#m A

Bid my blood to run

E C#m

Before I come undone

A

Save me

E C#m A

Save me from the nothing I’ve become

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bridge

E C#m

Now that I know what I’m without

A

You can’t just leave me

B E

Breathe into me and make me real

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Chorus

C#m

Wake me up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

I can’t wake up

A B

Wake me up inside

C#m

Save me

A B E

Call my name and save me from the dark

Outro

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

E C#m

Bring me to life

A B

Bring me to life

Practice tip: Master the E, C#m, A, and B chord shapes first, as the entire song is built from these four chords. Practice the chorus progression slowly until the changes feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Bring Me to Life"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, G, D and Am.

Is "Bring Me to Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Bring Me to Life" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Bring Me to Life"?

It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, and released in 2003.