Wish I Knew You

by The Revivalists

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Lyrics

(Cm)You shine like a star.

You know who you are.

You’re ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

She’s (Cm)hot, hot like the sun.

The lone li est one,

still ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

Well, I’ll be god damned,

stand in’ at my door.

We (Bb)stayed out in the cit y till the stars lost the war.

So, (Cm)Fri day night,

ho ly ghost.

(Bb)Take me to your lev el.

(F)Show me the one I need the most,

I need the most.

I wish I knew you when I was (Fm)young.

We could ’ve got so high.

Now we’re here, it’s been so (Fm)long.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

Oh, and I hope you don’t mind.

We can share my mood, yeah.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

I wish I knew you.

I wish I knew you.

Oh, I wish I knew you when I was (Cm)young.

(Cm)You shine like a star.

You know who you are.

You’re ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

She’s (Cm)hot, hot like the sun.

The lone li est one,

still ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

Well, I’ll be god damned,

stand in’ at my door.

We (Bb)stayed out in the cit y till the stars lost the war.

So, (Cm)Fri day night,

ho ly ghost.

(Bb)Take me to your lev el.

(F)Show me the one I need the most,

I need the most.

I wish I knew you when I was (Fm)young.

We could ’ve got so high.

Now we’re here, it’s been so (Fm)long.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

Oh, and I hope you don’t mind.

We can share my mood, yeah.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

I wish I knew you.

I wish I knew you.

Oh, I wish I knew you when I was (Cm)young.

(Cm)young.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

(Cm)young.

Wish I Knew You by The Revivalists — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish I Knew You” by The Revivalists 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 102 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 "Wish I Knew You" 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 "Wish I Knew You"?
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.