Wake Up Dead

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Wake Up Dead


	Megadeth




	Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?



	Supervision Recommended


	Information

	Released	1986
	Genre	Metal
	Language	English
	Source	Downloadable song
		also in Unplugged


	Playable in
	Rock Band Rock Band 2 Rock Band 3 Rock Band Blitz


	Difficulty

	Band	red
		Basic	Pro
	Guitar	red	NoNo Part
	Bass	5	NoNo Part
	Drums	5	5
	Keys	NoNo Part	NoNo Part
	Vocals	3	3


	Details
	Male singer
	Guitar Solo
	Vocal Cowbell
	3-part Harmonies

"Wake Up Dead" is a song by Megadeth which is about a man who has been cheating on his wife (or girlfriend) and is sneaking into his house, knowing that if his wife finds out about his other lover, she'll kill him.

Released on marketplace 2008

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