I Wish I Was You
View chords used in this chart
capo 4th
chord layout is relative to capo though chord names are transposed
1. to save space and 2. as it's they're natural position - i.e. Em = G#m
Em B G A C A/G
E --0---2---3---0---0---0--
B --0---4---0---2---1---2--
G --0---4---0---2---0---0--
D --2---4---0---2---2---2--
A --2---2---2---0---3---0--
E --0-------3--------------
Em B G A
stop messing around it's the countdown to ignition
Em B G A
bring the hammer down and be done with the twenty questions
Em B G A
we got nothing done you just gotta love that don't you ?
Em B G A
we're still having fun so at least it's a start
C A/G
and nothing comes close to this - tell me it's true
C Em B G A
if i had just one wish - i'd wish i was you
Em B G A
i try to call connect but i'm still getting disconnected
Em B G A
i've come to expect so much less than i expected
C A/G
and nothing comes close to this - tell me it's true
C Em
if i had just one wish - i'd wish i was you
B G A
sometimes, i'd wish i was you
Em
i'd wish i was you
B G A
sometimes, i'd wish i was you you
Em B G A (x2)
Em B G A
stop messing around cos we must be missing something
Em B G A
bring the hammer down and let's go make a start
C A/G
and nothing comes close to this - tell me it's true
C A/G Em
if i had just one wish - i'd wish i was you - i'd wish i was you
B G A
sometimes, wish i was you
Em
i'd wish i was you
B G A
sometimes, wish i was you i wish i was you...
How to play I Wish I Was You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.