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I Wish You Were Here

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

Intro
Emaj7 D#m C#m D#7

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

Pre-Chorus
Emaj7I Don't Want No One To Come In To Catch Me Sigh
D#mBut Every Since You Left, SD#7aid Goodbye

Chorus
I Wish You Were Emaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Gmaj7Here WithF#7(+)/C Me      D#7

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

Pre-Chorus
Fmmaj7I've Got To Stop And Get Myself Together
D#mAll I Can See Is D#7Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Emaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Gmaj7Here WithF#7(+)/C Me      D#7

Organ Solo
G#m D#m D#7 x2

Pre-Chorus
Fmmaj7I've Got To Stop, Get Myself Together
D#m'Coz All I Can See Is D#7Stormy Weather

Chorus
I Wish You Were Emaj7Here With Me
I Wish You Were Gmaj7Here WithF#7(+)/C Me      D#7
I Wish You Were Emaj7Here
I Just Wish You Gmaj7Were HereF#7(+)/C With Me D#7
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Wish You Were Here?

The chords for I Wish You Were Here are: Emaj7, D#m, C#m, D#7, G#m, Gmaj7, F#7(+)/C, Fmmaj7

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: Emaj7, D#m, C#m, D#7, G#m, Gmaj7, F#7(+)/C, Fmmaj7

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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