I Wish We Could Be Alone
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CAPO: 5
Intro: C G Am G F C D G F G F G
F C
I wish we could be alone
G
So all of the world couldn't see
F C
How much we have together
G
And how much you mean to me
F
I wish we could put out the flame
C G
But oh, sweet baby, tell me would it be right?
F C
I take the subway and you take the train
G
I got a husband and you got a wife
[Refrão]
D-Em D
I wish we could love and then
G C G
Not always have to pretend
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
F C
I know it's not simple
G
But I know that it's strong
F C
And I know it will never be easy
G
But I know it ain't wrong
[Refrão]
D-Em D
I wish it could always be
G C G
The way it is when you're kissing me
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
Instrumental: C G Am G F C D (2x) G
F C
And so we'll go on and on
G
Hiding out the way that we do
F C
Keeping it from all of our friends
G
There ain't a-nothing between us two
[Refrão]
D-Em D
I wish we could hang about
G C G
And not worry who's giving in or out
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
F C G
I wish we could be alone, all alone
OUTRO: C G Am G F C D G
How to play I Wish We Could Be Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.