Wish You Well
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Capo 1
Intro C G C
(alternate your bass notes on chords)
verse 1
C G
There's a tangerine sunset
C
Reflectin' off the water
Dm
Reflectin' off this bottle in my hand
F Dm
When I get to the bottom of it
F
I got five more in that bucket
Dm
To get me free as can be
G Em C
like the breeze off the sugar sand
[Refrão]
I was a shadow of myself
Dm
Back on the mainland when you left
F
Out here, I can clear my mind
G C
and the wind can fill my sails
One more Tecate and I'll be
Dm
Closer to where I need to be
Dm7 F
Six Mexican beers between
G C
wish you were here and wish you well
verse 2
You know these dark-haired senoritas
They sure know how to treat ya'
Ain't sure what they're sayin'
Cmaj7 Dm
but I'm hangin' on every word
With every sip I get a little bit closer
To forgettin' and gettin' over
Dm7 Em
That memory that followed me down
C
here to heaven on earth
[Refrão]G C
I was a shadow of myself
Dm
Back on the mainland when you left
F
Out here, I can clear my mind
G C
and the wind can fill my sails
One more Tecate and I'll be
Dm
Closer to where I need to be
Dm7 F
Four Mexican beers between wish
G C Dm F G C
you were here and wish you well
Bridge
G
When I crossed the border, I told myself
C Dm
I'd say goodbye in Cozumel
Dm7 F
Two Mexican beers between wish
G C
you were here and wish you well
G C
Dear, I wish you well
How to play Wish You Well
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.