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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 C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cmaj7 Bm Am B7

Verse 1
EmLookin' Out My Window, Sun Shinin' Bright
BmBirds Singin', Tryin' To Make Things Right B7​
EmI've Got Good Music On My Radio
BmHow Did Your Love Songs PlayB7 From Those Doors?

Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7I Don't Want No One To Come In To Catch Me Sigh
BmBut Every Since You Left, B7Said Goodbye

Chorus
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were D#maj7Here With D7(+)/G#Me       B7​

Verse 2
EmAnd Without Your Kiss, Gloom All Around Me
BmSeem Like Love Is Never Gonna Find Me B7​
EmI Keep On Looking For A, A Brighter Day
BmWhen All I See IsB7 Time Slipping Away

Pre-Chorus
C#mmaj7I've Got To Stop And Get Myself Together
BmAll I Can See IsB7 Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were D#maj7Here With D7(+)/G#Me       B7​

Organ Solo
Em Bm B7 x2

Pre-Chorus
C#mmaj7I've Got To Stop, Get Myself Together
Bm'Coz All I Can See IsB7 Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were D#maj7Here With D7(+)/G#Me       B7​
I Wish You Were Cmaj7Here
I Just Wish You D#maj7Were Here D7(+)/G#With Me  B7​
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Wish You Were Here?

The chords for I Wish You Were Here are: Cmaj7, Bm, Am, B7, Em, D#maj7, D7(+)/G#, C#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: Cmaj7, Bm, Am, B7, Em, D#maj7, D7(+)/G#, C#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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