I Wish It Was Me
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Lick played between Fmaj7/C in verses and end of chorus
e|-0----------0-|
B|-1----------1-|
G|-2--2p0-----0-|
D|-3------3p0-2-|
A|-3----------3-|
E|-x----------x-|
[Intro]
C Fmaj7
C Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
C Fmaj7
You look so pretty on that stage
C Fmaj7
And you don’t even have to think about it
C Fmaj7
And if you do it doesn’t show
Everywhere you go
C
You’re at home I’m in love
Fmaj7
And in envy of you
[Chorus 1]
Am G
Ouuuu
Fmaj7
How they adore you
Am G
Ouuuu
Dsus2
How I adore you
Fmaj7
And I pray
C Dsus2
Pray you never lose your star
Fmaj7
I’m so proud
C Dsus2
Proud of all that you are
C Fmaj7
I wish it was me
C Fmaj7
I wish it was me
[Verse 2]
C Fmaj7
You’re so much better at everything
C Fmaj7
And I sink lower in my chair
There’s no compare
[Chorus 2]
Am G Fmaj7
I adore you
Ouuuu
Am G Dsus2
I adore you
Fmaj7
I came first
C
But you’re ahead
Dsus2
Ahead beyond your years
Fmaj7
People try
C Dsus2
Try to find this thing you’ve always been
C Fmaj7
I wish it was me
C Fmaj7
I wish it was me
[Verse 3]
C
When you pray
You’re answered
Fmaj7 C
You walk through life just like a dancer If I had my way
Fmaj7
Every day will be your parade
C
When you pray
You’re answered
Fmaj7
You walk through life like a dancer
C
If I had my way
Fmaj7
Every day will be your parade
[Chorus 3]
Ouuuu
Am G Fmaj7
I adore you
Ouuuu
Am G Dsus2
I adore you
Fmaj7
And I pray
C
Pray you never
Dsus2
Lose your star
Fmaj7
I’m so proud
C Dsus2
Proud of all that you are
[Outro]
Ouuuu
C Fmaj7
I wish it was me
C Fmaj7 C
I wish it was me
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| x Dead note
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How to play I Wish It Was Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.