Wish It Was
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(Recorded version is ½ tone up, i.e., cappo on 1st fret)
D Am
If I had words like a hammer
D C
If I had powers unreal
D Am
Then I would tear down Megiddo
G D Am
And I would bring you songs of love
G D6 Em
And every child of tomorrow
C Dsus4 A
Safely in his bed could lie
D Em
And hate would die of starvation
A
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Em A
Wish it was today it was
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Em
Wish it was today ....
I’d find an old man lonely
In the autumn of his years
I’d find a young girl hoping
To lose herself in love
And to both I’d give a rainbow
For neither side can make it on their own
Young and old come together
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Wish it was today it was
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Wish it was today ....
I’ll find some magic morning
I’ll take a boat out on the sea
Maybe run before the west wind
To bring you songs of love
And every fear for tomorrow
In my head could surely lie
And you and I - we’d be together
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Wish it was today it was
I wish it was (I wish it was)
Wish it was today ....
J. Chaves Rosa
jchavesrosa@hotmail.com
How to play Wish It Was
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.