Wish You Were Sober
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Intro
D
Wish you were so”, wish you were so”, wish you were sober
F#m
Sober, sober, sober
[Verso 1]
D F#m Bm
This party's shit, wish we could dip
G
Go anywhere but here
D F#m Bm
Don't take a hit, don't kiss my lips
G
And please don't drink more beer
[Pré-Refrão]
D
I'ma crawl outta the window now
F#m
'Cause I don't like anyone around
Bm
Kinda hope you're following me out
G
But this is definitely not my crowd
[Refrão]
D
Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
F#m
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Bm
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
G
Take me where the music ain't too loud
D
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
F#m
Save me 'till the party is over
Bm
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
G
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober
D F#m
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
Bm G
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
[Verso 2]
D F#m Bm
Tripped down the road, walking you home
G
You kissed me at your door
D F#m Bm
Pulling me close, begging me to stay over
G
But I'm over this rollercoaster
[Pré-Refrão]
D
I'ma crawl outta the window now
F#m
Getting good at saying, "gotta bounce"
Bm
Honestly you always let me down
G
And I know we're not just hanging out
[Refrão]
D
Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
F#m
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Bm
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
G
Take me where the music ain't too loud
D
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
F#m
Save me 'till the party is over
Bm
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
G
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober
D F#m
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
Bm G
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
[Ponte]
D F#m
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish you were sober
Bm G
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish you were sober
[Refrão]
D
Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
F#m
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Bm
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
G
Take me where the music ain't too loud
D
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
F#m
Save me 'till the party is over
Bm
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
G
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober
How to play Wish You Were Sober
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.