Wishin' and Hopin'
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Intro:
(trombone):
B E B F# B F#
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
B F# E F#
Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
B F# E
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
F# [N.C.]
That won't get you into his arms
D#m D# G#m
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share
Em/G [N.C.]
All you gotta do is
B F# E
Hold him and kiss him and love him
F# B E B
And show him that you care
Bridge:
F#
[2: You gotta] Show him that you care just for him
B E B
Do the things he likes to do
F#
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
(D#m) [N.C. - bass alternates D# and A#]
You won't get him
Thinkin' and a-prayin'
Wishin' and a-hopin'
Verse 2:
Just wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kiss is the start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share
All you gotta do is
B F# E F#
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
B F# E F# B E B
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
[repeat bridge]
[repeat verse 2]
Coda:
E F# /A# B
You will be his
E F# /A# B
You will be his
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Wishin' and Hopin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.