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I Wish You Were Here

Al Green

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Wish You Were Here by Al Green in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Amaj7 G#m F#m G#7

Verse 1
C#mLookin' Out My Window, Sun Shinin' Bright
G#mBirds Singin', Tryin' To Make Things Right  G#7​
C#mI've Got Good Music On My Radio
G#mHow Did Your Love Songs Play G#7From Those Doors?

Pre-Chorus
Amaj7I Don't Want No One To Come In To Catch Me Sigh
G#mBut Every Since You Left, SG#7aid Goodbye

Chorus
I Wish You Were Amaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here WithB7(+)/F Me     G#7​

Verse 2
C#mAnd Without Your Kiss, Gloom All Around Me
G#mSeem Like Love Is Never Gonna Find Me  G#7​
C#mI Keep On Looking For A, A Brighter Day
G#mWhen All I See Is G#7Time Slipping Away

Pre-Chorus
A#mmaj7I've Got To Stop And Get Myself Together
G#mAll I Can See Is G#7Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Amaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here WithB7(+)/F Me     G#7​

Organ Solo
C#m G#m G#7 x2

Pre-Chorus
A#mmaj7I've Got To Stop, Get Myself Together
G#m'Coz All I Can See Is G#7Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Amaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here WithB7(+)/F Me     G#7​
I Wish You Were Amaj7Here
I Just Wish You Cmaj7Were HereB7(+)/F With MeG#7​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Wish You Were Here?

The chords for I Wish You Were Here are: Amaj7, G#m, F#m, G#7, C#m, Cmaj7, B7(+)/F, A#mmaj7

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: Amaj7, G#m, F#m, G#7, C#m, Cmaj7, B7(+)/F, A#mmaj7

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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