Wish I Could
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chords and lyrics transcribed by John Spencer
D G D
we were searching for a fire
G F#
and we settled for a spark
G
sparks glow like stars in the dark
E
of course they do
G A
just like you
D G
and I wish that I could fall for you
A D G
yeah I wish that I could fall for you
A D G
I wish that I could fall
A F# G E A*
D G D
well Jesus walked
G F#
on the water on the water
G
we walk on dampness too
E G A#
yes we do through and through
D
if we had the time
G
we'd take it
A D
if we the mind
G
we'd make it
A D
if we had the love
G* A
we could leave this world behind
D G
oh I wish that I could fall
A D G
yeah I wish that I could fall
A D G
yeah I wish that I could fall
A D G (repeat a few times)
How to play Wish I Could
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 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.