wherewithal
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F C Bb F C
F C
I wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
F C
Wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
Dm G
You are so nonpareil
C Bb C G Bb C
You introduce a new elation in my life
Dm G
But you are so nonchalant
C Bb C G Dm C
I don't suppose this new sensation will materialise.
F C
I wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
F C
Wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
G Am
If I hadn't inhibitions enough to cope with
F G C
Now you come along beautiful and leave me hoping
G Am
If it wasn't complicated enough to start with
F G C
Now you're making this feeling so hard to part with.
F C Bb F C
F C Bb C
F C Bb F C
F C Bb C
Dm G
You are so nonpareil
C Bb C G Bb C
You introduce a new elation in my life
Dm G
But you are so nonchalant
C Bb C G Dm C
I don't suppose this new sensation will materialise.
F C
I wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
F C
Wish I had the wherewithal
Bb F C F
To attract your attention.
C Bb C
Repeat to fade
How to play wherewithal
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 F. 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.