Wish
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Bm C#m D
verse 1
A F#m
I wished for love, and I got you
A E
I wished for care, and I got that too
F#m D
I wished for a home with a view of the sea
A E
And a big bed, for you and me
[Refrão]
F#m D A E
So read my lips, darling. Watch how they move
F#m D A E
I come alive when I think of you
F#m D A E
I’ll put it in song. What I say is true
Bm C#m D A
I closed my eyes, and I wished for you
verse 2
A F#m
I wished for some sun to shine its way through
A E
I wished for a rose in full bloom
F#m D
I wished for a girl, one I can call my own
A E
She’d hold my hand, and kiss me through the phone
[Refrão]
F#m D A E
So hear what I’m saying, watch what I do
F#m D A E
You’re the only one I’ll give my life to
F#m D A E
I’m trying to sing it, you don’t have a clue
Bm C#m D
When I close my eyes, I wish for you
Bridge: F#m D A E (x2)
[Refrão]
F#m D A E
So kiss my lips darling, kiss me nice and slow
F#m D A E
The sound of your voice is all I know
F#m D A E
I’ve waited forever for this to come true
Bm C#m D
I closed my eyes
Bm C#m D
I closed my eyes
Bm C#m D A
I closed my eyes, and I wished for you
How to play Wish
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 Bm. 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.