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I Wish I Wanted To

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Wish I Wanted To by Billy Strings in the key of C

Intro
C Gm D# A# F C

Verse 1
Another Night Here All FAlone  G7​
And All My Friends Are At The Rolling CStones
I Could Leave Right Now And GFo   G7​
And Probably Catch Most Of The CShow
It Feels Like I'm Better Left To DFwell   G7​
Inside A Coffin Or A CCell  Am​
I've Got The Time To See It DThrough F​
But I Just G7Wish I Wanted CTo  A#    F  C​

Verse 2
I Left My Suitcase By The FDoor  G7​
And I Made Myself A Drink Or CFour
I Can't Find Nothing On The FTube  G7​
I Guess I Just Ain't In The CMood
I've Been Growing Restless In MyF Mind G7​
As I Sit And Waste Away My CTime     Am​
I Could Cruise On Down To DKalamazoo F​
Lord I Just G7Wish I Wanted CTo  A#   F  C​

Chorus
Well I Wish I Wanted FTo
Oh Yes It's G7True
But It's CHard To Give A Damn
When You Ain't AmGot A Damn To Lose
I Could FGet Up Off My Ass
In A G7Jumpin' Jack Flash
If I Could CPut This Guitar
A#Down Long Enough To MFove   G7​
I Only Wish I Wanted CTo

Solo 1
F   G7 C
F   G7 C A# F C

Verse 3
It Ain't No Secret I Like My FSpace  G7​
I Don't Need To See You CFace To Face
All Night I'm Pacing FOn The Floor  G7​
Can't Bring Myself To Hit The DooCr
They Ain't Made A Friday FNight    G7​
That Can Take Me On When I'm Feeling CRight  Am​
I Could Make Me A Late DDebut F​
Lord I Just G7Wish I Wanted CTo  A#   F  C​

Chorus
Well I Wish I Wanted FTo
Oh Yes It's G7True
But It's CHard To Give A Damn
When You Ain't AmGot A Damn To Lose
I Could FGet Up Off My Ass
In A G7Jumpin' Jack Flash
If I Could CPut This Guitar
Down A#Long Enough To MFove   G7​
I Only Wish I Wanted CTo

Solo 2
F   G7
C
F   G7
C   A# F C

Chorus
Well I Wish I Wanted FTo
Oh Yes It's G7True
But It's CHard To Give A Damn
When You Ain't AmGot A Damn To Lose
I Could FGet Up Off My Ass
In A G7Jumpin' Jack Flash
If I Could CPut This Guitar
Down A#Long Enough To MFove   G7​
I Only Wish I Wanted CTo

Outro
C
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Wish I Wanted To?

The chords for I Wish I Wanted To are: C, Gm, D#, A#, F, G7, Am, D

What is the original key of I Wish I Wanted To?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing I Wish I Wanted To?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Wish I Wanted To in another key?

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

Can I Wish I Wanted To be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Wish I Wanted To on ukulele?

Chord I Wish I Wanted To can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Wish I Wanted To?

I Wish I Wanted To uses 8 chords: C, Gm, D#, A#, F, G7, Am, D

What is the easiest way to play I Wish I Wanted To?

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 I Wanted To released in?

I Wish I Wanted To was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Wish I Wanted To?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Wish I Wanted To 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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