Wishing Well
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[Intro ]Em A A Em
Em A G Em
Em
Take off your hat, kick off your shoes,
C D Em
I know you ain't going anywhere
Em
Run round the town, singing your blues
C D Em
I know you ain't going anywhere
C D Em
You've always been a good friend of mine
C D Em
But your always saying farewell
C D Em
And the only time that you're satisfied
C D Em
Is with your feet in the wishing well
Em A A Em
Em A G Em
Em
Throw down your gun, you might shoot yourself
C D Em
Or is that what you're trying to do?
Em
Put up a fight you believe to be right
C D Em
And some day the sun will shine through
C D Em
You've always got something to hide
C D Em
Something you just can't tell
C D Em
And the only time that you're satisfied
C D Em
Is with your feet in the wishing well
Em A A Em
Em A Am
Bridge
F G Am
But I know what you're wishing for
F G Am
Love and a peaceful world
F G Am
Love and a peaceful world
F G Am
Love and a peaceful world
F G Am
F G Am
F G Am
F G Am
C D F G Am
F G Am
You've always been a good friend of mine
F G Am
But you're always saying farewell
F G Am
And the only time that you're satisfied
F G Am
Is with your feet in the wishing well
Am D D Am (repeat 12 times then fade)
Everybody has a dream yeah I wish you well
How to play Wishing Well
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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.