Wish The Wind Would Blow Me
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(Intro) C, E, F, G (2x)
C E F G
I wish I was a baby bear sleeping in the brown
C E F G
winter grass in April, while the sun was going down
C E F G
I wish my shoes were empty and I was still in bed
F C E Am
with you there beside me with your dreams inside your head
F C E Am
I wish the world would do what I want it to
F C G C, E, F, G, C, E, F, G
and I wish the wind would blow me, blow me back to you
C E F G
Well I wish your mom was ugly and your dad was ugly too
C E F G
Then they couldn’t have a girl to be as beautiful as you
C E F G
I wish I was a tightrope walker with legs made out of gold
F C E Am
I’d hold you in my golden legs and never let you go
F C E Am
I wish the world would do what I want it to
F C G C, E, F, G, C, E, F, G
and I wish the wind would blow me, blow me back to you
C E F G
Well I wish I could see Jesus shining in the sky
C E F G
and he could let me know that everything will be all right
C E F G
I wish I knew that God’s love was all I’d ever need
F C E Am
I’d cut my candyteeth for fun and let the good times bleed
F C E Am
Oh I wish the world would do what I want it to
F C E Am
Wish the world would do what I want it to
F C G C
and I wish the wind would blow me, blow me back to you
How to play Wish The Wind Would Blow Me
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 C. 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.