Wish You Were Here
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G Bm7 C D7
G
You're living your life
Em7 Bm7
in somebody else's heart.
Am7 G
My love is as strong
Em7 Bm7
as oceans are far apart.
E Am7
A summer song
D
keeps playing in my brain,
G
and I feel you
Em7
and I see your face again.
C
There's no escape,
D
I lost everything
E
in losing you.
Em7 D
Ah I wish you were here,
Em Bm
drying these tears I cry.
D G
They were good times
Bm7
and I wish you were here
Am7
and calling my name,
Am7 D Am7 E
but you're dealing with a man insane, the cost,
Am7 E
how hopelessly I'm lost,
Am7 G
I tried to throw our love away
C G D
and I can't let go.
D G
And so I awake
Em7 Bm7
in somebody else's dream.
(It's not what it seems)
Am7 G
It's only a lie,
Em7 Bm7
I've yet to decide who's real.
E Am7 D
The blood red rose will never never die,
G
it'll burn like a flame
Em7
in the dark of the night.
C
I'm not afraid,
D
I'd give everything
E
if you hear me there.
Em7 D
Ahh I wish you were here,
Em Bm
drying these tears I cry.
D G
They were good times,
Bm7
it's that time of year
Am7
for being alone
Am7 D Am
but you're dealing with a heart of stone,
Am E
try to kiss and say goodbye,
Am G
try to throw our love away
C G D
and that storm will blow.
Bm7 Am7 D G
Ooooh Wish you were here.
Bm7 Am7
Ooooh Wish you were here.
Am7 D Am7
'Cause you're dealing with a heart of stone,
Am7 E7
try to kiss and say goodbye,
Am7 G
They were good times ...
C G D
and I can't let go.
D7 G
They were good times
Bm7
and I wish you were here,
C
yes, I wish you were here.
D G
try to throw our love away
How to play Wish You Were Here
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.