Wish You Were Here
View chords used in this chart
C D
So, so you think you can tell
Am
Heaven from Hell
G
Blue Skies from pain
D
Can you tell a green field
C
From a cold steel rail
Am
A smile from a veil
G
So you think you can tell
C
Did they get you to trade
D
Your heroes for ghosts
Am
Hot Ashes for trees
G
Hot air for a cool breeze
D
Cold comfort for change
C
Did you exchange?
Am
A walk on part in the war
G
For a lead role in a cage
C D
How I wish, how I wish you were here
Am G
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl
D
Year after year.
C
Running over the same old ground.
AM
What have we found the same old fears
G
Wish you were here
How to play Wish You Were Here
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.