When You Wish Upon A Star
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Introd.: D Em7 D Em7 D A7 F#7 C#m5-/7 Bm Bm7/E
D B7 Cdim Em7 A
When you wish up on a star
Em7 A7 Fdim A7 D
Makes no diffe'rence who you are
D9 D F#m Bm G9 G D9 A G A7 D Em7 A7
Anything your heart desires will come to you
B7 Cdim Em7 A Em7 A7 Fdim A7 D
If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme
D9 D F#m Bm G9 G D9 A G A7/9- D
When you wish upon a star as dreamers do
Em7 A F#m B7 A Edim A7 Fdim D Bm
Fate is kind she brings to those who love
Bm7/E Edim E7 A G/B A7 A7/9 A7
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
D B7 Cdim Em7
Like a bolt out of the blue
A G A7 Fdim A7 D
fate steps in and sees you through
D9 D F#m Bm G9 G D9 A G A7/9- D
When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true
Em7 A F#m B7 A Edim A7 Fdim D Bm
Fate is kind she brings to those who love
Bm7/E Edim E7 A G/B A7 A7/9 A7
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
D B7 Cdim Em7
Like a bolt out of the blue
A G A7 Fdim A7 D
Fate steps in and sees you through
D9 D F#m Bm G9 G D9
When you wish up on a star
A G G/F# Em G/B A A9 A A7 D B7 Cdim A7 D
Your dreams come true
D B7 Cdim Em7
Like a bolt out of the blue
A G A7 Fdim A7 D
Fate steps in and sees you through
D9 D F#m Bm G9 G D9
When you wish up on a star
A G G/F# Em G/B A A9 A A7 D B7 Cdim A7 D
Your dreams come true
How to play When You Wish Upon A Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.