Wish You Were Here
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Intro: Em G (4x)
Em G
You never missed your well till your well run dry
C G A
Seemed like only yesterday you were here, smiling
Em G
Now you've gone away, but I know you're in a better place
C G Am
No traces of you, what can I do, alone and confused
G Bm
How long till I see your face, how long till I see your face
Em C
How long till I see your face, how long
D Em Bm Am
It's just not fair, wish you were here
G Em Bm C Am Bm Am
Spend all my days wasting away,
Bm Em
wish you were here
Em G
So I'm living life without you and yes, it's hard to go on
C G A
'Cause your memory means so much to me and I need to stay strong
Em G
Bad as I want you here, it's a shame to know you're not coming back
C
I'll wait a hundred years, I'll cry a million tears
G Am
Till you're back, till you're back, come back now
G (Bm)
How long till I see your face, how long till I see your face
Em C
How long till I see your face, how long
D Em Bm Am
It's just not fair, wish you were here
G Em Bm C Am Bm Am
Spend all my days wasting away,
Bm Em
wish you were here
C
I'll find the strength to pick my head up
D
Time heals all wounds, gotta get right back up
C F Em
Miss you again, over again, love will not die
C
Walking the road, I see your eyes
D
I know you're here, right by my side
C
Wish you were here, over again
D Em D Am
It's just not fair, wish you were here
D Em D Am Bm Am
Spend all my days wasting away
G Em D Em
Wish you were here, wish you were here
D Em D Em
I just wish you were here, I wish you were here
How to play Wish You Were Here
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.