I Wish I Had A Wish
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Dm Bb
I wish I had a wish that I could wish away
A Dm
I wish I had a wish that I could wish away
Dm Bb
I wish I had a wish that I could wish away
F A Dm
I'd make my wish today.
Dm Bm
I wish I had a dollar so I could pay
A Dm
I wish I had a dollar so I could pay
Dm Bm
I wish I had a dollar so I could pay
F A Dm
I'd pay your way back home
Bb A Dm
But I don't have a dollar so I can't pay, and wishes don't come true
Bb A Dm
And I still can't forget the day I said goodbye to you
Bb A Dm A G
but the sun still shines and the rain still falls and runs right out to sea
Bb A Dm A Dm
But when the moon is high, I want you here with me
Dm Bm
I wish I had a bible so I could pray
A Dm
I wish I had a bible so I could pray
Dm Bb
I wish I had a bible so I could pray
F A Dm
I'd pray I'd see you soon
Bb A Dm
But I don't have a bible, so I can't pray to heaven up so high
Bb A Dm
And I don't think God would hear my prayer even if I try
Bm A Dm A G
But the sun still shines and the rain still falls, and runs right out to sea
Bbb A Dm A Dm
but when the moon is high, I want you hear with me
How to play I Wish I Had A Wish
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.