Wishing Well
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INTRO: D G Bm Em G x2
D Bm
I’m still home when the telephone rings
Em G D
I’m impartial and a martyr.
D Bm
It’s quite clear, wearing all of my rings
Em G D
I’m less than feed or fodder.
(Pre-Chorus)
D
If you want, I’ll do it
Bm Em G D
But I’m so ill-equipped I’m a knot in the stitch.
D
Try the last call and dream
Bm Em
On the next try I’ll be
G D
Much sweeter
D Bm Em G
In the next life, I’ll be better.
[Refrão]
D G
I toss dimes in the Wishing Well
D G
And I’m broke ‘cause you took all of me
D G
My tombstone on a grassy hill
Bm G
It’s a matter of fact all my change goes to hell.
D Bm
Dig deep, find the villain inside
Em G D
The one you dare not speak of.
D Bm
Find peace at the end of the line,
Em G D
The dial tone is your true love.
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
(Solo)
D Bm Em G
D Bm Em G D x3
D Bm Em G
In the next life, I’ll be better.
(Chorus) x1
D G
I toss dimes in the Wishing Well (A Wishing Well)
D G
I toss dimes in the Wishing Well (A Wishing Well)
D G Bm
I toss dimes in the Wishing Well
G D
It’s a matter of fact all my change goes to hell.
How to play Wishing Well
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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.