One Wish (feat. Childish Gambino)
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A6
Called me on my birthday
E6
I thought you'd be on your way, oh
A6
Candles burned down to the cake
E6
Still not seeing your face
Bm7/F#
I can't spend this one wish on you
A6
Ooh, woo-ooh, woo-ooh
E6 A6 E6
Hoo, woo-ooh, ooh, woo-ooh, woo-hoo, hoo
Bm7/F#
I can't forgive you
No matter how hard I try
I can't forget you
A6
If promises are gonna break
E6
Why promise in the first place?
A6
Running low on lemonade
E6
Crying over paper plates
Bm7/F#
I can't spend this one wish on you
A6
Ooh, woo-ooh, woo-ooh
E6 A6 E6
Hoo, woo-ooh, ooh, woo-ooh, woo-hoo, hoo
Bm7/F#
I can't forgive you
No matter how hard I try
I wanna love you, ooh
A6
Tried to go out of my way
E6
But couldn't find the words to say
A6
Left a message with your mama
E6
Oh, she gave me drama
Bm7/F# A6 E6
I hope that your one wish does come true
A6 E6
I miss you
Bm7/F#
I can't spеnd this one wish on you
A6
Ooh, woo-ooh, woo-ooh
E6 A6 E6
Hoo, woo-ooh, ooh, woo-ooh, woo-hoo, hoo
Bm7/F#
I can't forgive you
No matter how hard I try
I can't forgеt you
And I can't hate you
No matter how hard I try
I just pretend to
How to play One Wish (feat. Childish Gambino)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A6. 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.