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I Wish You Were Here

Al Green

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Wish You Were Here by Al Green

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Bbmaj7 Am Gm A7

Verse 1
DmLookin' Out My Window, Sun Shinin' Bright
AmBirds Singin', Tryin' To Make Things Right A7​
DmI've Got Good Music On My Radio
AmHow Did Your Love Songs PlayA7 From Those Doors?

Pre-Chorus
Bbmaj7I Don't Want No One To Come In To Catch Me Sigh
AmBut Every Since You Left, A7Said Goodbye

Chorus
I Wish You Were Bbmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Dbmaj7Here With C7+/GbMe     A7​

Verse 2
DmAnd Without Your Kiss, Gloom All Around Me
AmSeem Like Love Is Never Gonna Find Me A7​
DmI Keep On Looking For A, A Brighter Day
AmWhen All I See IsA7 Time Slipping Away

Pre-Chorus
Bmmaj7I've Got To Stop And Get Myself Together
AmAll I Can See IsA7 Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Bbmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Dbmaj7Here With C7+/GbMe     A7​

Organ Solo
Dm Am A7 x2

Pre-Chorus
Bmmaj7I've Got To Stop, Get Myself Together
Am'Coz All I Can See IsA7 Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Bbmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Dbmaj7Here With C7+/GbMe     A7​
I Wish You Were Bbmaj7Here
I Just Wish You Dbmaj7Were Here C7+/GbWith MeA7​
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FAQ

What are the chords for I Wish You Were Here?

The chords for I Wish You Were Here are: Bbmaj7, Am, Gm, A7, Dm, Dbmaj7, C7+/Gb, Bmmaj7

What is the original key of I Wish You Were Here?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing I Wish You Were Here?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Wish You Were Here in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Wish You Were Here be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Wish You Were Here on ukulele?

Chord I Wish You Were Here can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Wish You Were Here?

I Wish You Were Here uses 8 chords: Bbmaj7, Am, Gm, A7, Dm, Dbmaj7, C7+/Gb, Bmmaj7

What is the easiest way to play I Wish You Were Here?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Wish You Were Here released in?

I Wish You Were Here was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Wish You Were Here?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Wish You Were Here to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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