Wishful Thinking
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[Intro ]
C D C
[Verso 1]
D
I was sure we had what it takes
C
To make it through the ups and downs
D
Through the good love and heartbreak
C
What a fool Id be to think that now
[Pré-Refrão]
D
But I still dream of you babe
C
Yeah I still think about
D
If right now would be too late
G
For us to work it out
[Refrão]
C G
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
But if thinking gets the teardrops flowing
D G
Ill dry my eyes with the towel youre throwing
C
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
Maybe I shouldve known better
D G
Nothing good ever lasts forever
Em C G D
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
[Verso 2]
C D
Well Im a wreck now for Heavens sake
G C
Thats a side effect of loving you
D
Its a nightmare I cant escape
D
And some dreams just dont come true
[Refrão]
G C G
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
But if thinking gets the teardrops flowing
D G
Ill dry my eyes with the towel youre throwing
C
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
Maybe I shouldve known better
D G
Nothing good ever lasts forever
Em Em7
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Interlude
Em7 C Am7 D
[Ponte]
C D
If you ever have second thoughts
C
Like youre wanting to start again
Am D
Just know that Im a lost cause
G
Im still living like it didnt end
{Out-Chorus}
G C G
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
But if thinking gets the teardrops flowing
D G
Ill dry my eyes with the towel youre throwing
C
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
Am7
Maybe I shouldve known better
D G
Nothing good ever lasts forever
D C Am7 G
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
C
Thats what I get for wishful thinking
How to play Wishful Thinking
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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.