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Wish It Was

Magna Carta

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Wish It Was by Magna Carta in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  Gm  C  Gm

Verse 1
C  If I Had Words Like A HGmammer
C  If I Had Powers UnreA#al
C  Then I Would Tear Down MegGmiddo
F  And I Would Bring You Songs Of LCove

Gm

Pre-chorus
F  And Every CF/Ehild Of ToDmmorrow
A#  Safely In HA#/Ais Bed Could LieG​
C  And Hate Would Die Of StDmarvation

Chorus
Wish It WGas (I Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today It WGas
WDmish It WGas (Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today

Em  2x

Verse 2
C  I'll Find An Old Man LGmonely
C  In The Autumn Of His YA#ears
C  I'll Find A Young Girl GmHoping
F  To Lose Herself In LCove

Gm   A#

Pre-chorus
F  And To Both F/EI'd Give ADm Rainbow
  For NA#either Side Can MA#/Aake It On Their OwnG​
C  Young And Old Come TogDmether

Chorus
Wish It WGas (I Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today It WGas
WDmish It WGas (Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today

Dm  2X

Solo
  C                       Gm   C               A#

  C                       Gm    F           A#              C
G|---------------------------------------------------------X---|
D|---------------------------------------------------------X---|

Verse 3
C  I'll Find Some Magic MGmorning
C  I'll Take A Boat Out On The SA#ea
C  Maybe Run Before The WGmest Wind
F  To Bring You Songs Of LCove

Gm 1X

Pre-chorus
F  And Every F/EFear For TDmomorrow
A#  In My HA#/Aead Could Surely LieG​
C  And You And I, We'd Be ToDmgether

Chorus
Wish It WGas (I Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today It WGas
WDmish It WGas (Wish It Was)
WDmish It Was Today

Outro
Dm  3X
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Wish It Was?

The chords for Wish It Was are: C, Gm, A#, F, F/E, Dm, A#/A, G, D

What is the original key of Wish It Was?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Wish It Was?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Wish It Was in another key?

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

Can Wish It Was be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Wish It Was on ukulele?

Chord Wish It Was can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Wish It Was?

Wish It Was uses 9 chords: C, Gm, A#, F, F/E, Dm, A#/A, G, D

What is the easiest way to play Wish It Was?

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 Wish It Was released in?

Wish It Was was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Wish It Was?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Wish It Was 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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