One Wish

by Ray J

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As a mat ter of fact I was the one who (Cm7)said I love you (Gm7)first.

It was a (Fm7)bout eight years a go.

Don’t act like you don’t (Gm7)know.

We were (Abmaj7)sit tin’ at home in your ma ma’s liv ing (Cm7)room ’cause we (Gm7)could n’t be a (Fm7)lone.

See, your ma ma knew I was some thin’ else.

She knew (Gm7)how I felt.

Back then we were in school and that sure thing (Gm7)did n’t ex cuse, grow in’ up I was a fool.

In a game like (Gm7)I’m miss ing (Abmaj7)you.

Lis ten and don’t (Cm7)trip.

(Gm7)Think I need a (Fm7)bot tle with a gen ie in (Gm7)it.

Here’s my wish First list.

(Abmaj7)one, I would cre ate a (Cm7)heart chang in’ (Gm7)love.

Sec ond (Fm7)one, I’ll take yours and fill it up.

Third (Abmaj7)one,

but I don’t (Cm7)need a lot of (Gm7)wish es ’cause (Fm7)I’ll be o kay if I get (Ab)one.

(CN.C.)If I had one (Abmaj7)wish we would be best (Cm7)friends, love (Gm7)would nev er (Fm7)end it would just be gin.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish you would be my (Cm7)boo, prom (Gm7)ise to love (Fm7)you, trust me I’ll trust you.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish we would run a (Cm7)way, mak (Gm7)in’ love all (Fm7)day, have us a ba by.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish I’d make you my whole (Cm7)life and (Gm7)you’ll be my (Fm7)wife, make it right this time if I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish.

One (Cm7)wish, one (Gm7)wish, one (Fm7)wish,

one wish, one (Gm7)wish, one (Abmaj7)wish,

one (Cm7)wish, one (Gm7)wish, one (Fm7)wish,

one wish, one (Gm7)wish, one (Abmaj7)wish.

Now tell me, is this the on ly way (Cm7)I can get you (Gm7)right back in?

If so then search in’ I’ll go.

Then I can (Gm7)have you for sure.

Then you’ll be lov in’ me, (Cm7)hold in’ me, (Gm7)kiss in’ me.

So girl don’t tell me what I’m feel in’ is (Gm7)make be lieve.

I swear if I lose a sec ond (Gm7)chance with you I would n’t know what to do.

I’d prob ’ly (Gm7)check my self (CN.C.)in to some kind of clin ic.

I could n’t be a lone be cause with out you I’m sick.

Here’s my wish (Abmaj7)one, list.

I would cre ate a (D)wish.

I don’t ev en (G)know

how we end (Abmaj7)ed up on this road.

And ev en though we are (G)grown,

girl I (Abmaj7)just want (Gm7)you to (Ab)know.

If I had one (Abmaj7)wish we would be best (Cm7)friends, love (Gm7)would nev er (Fm7)end, it would just be gin.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish you would be my (Cm7)boo, prom (Gm7)ise to love (Fm7)you, trust me I’ll trust you.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish we would run a (Cm7)way, mak (Gm7)in’ love all (Fm7)day, have us a ba by.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish I’d make you my whole (Cm7)life and (Gm7)you’ll be my (Fm7)wife, make it right this time.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish we would be best (Cm7)friends, love (Gm7)would nev er (Fm7)end, it would just be gin.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish you would be my (Cm7)boo, prom (Gm7)ise to love (Fm7)you, trust me I’ll trust you.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish we would run a (Cm7)way, mak (Gm7)in’ love all (Fm7)day, have us a ba by.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish I’d make you my whole (Cm7)life and (Gm7)you’ll be my (Fm7)wife, make it right this time.

If I (Gm7)had one (Abmaj7)wish.

One Wish by Ray J — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Wish by Ray J in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "One Wish" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "One Wish"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.