Wish That You Were Here

by Florence And The Machine

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I tried to leave it all be hind me, but I woke up and there they were be side me.

And I don’t be lieve it, but I (Bm)guess it’s true:

some feel ings, they can (Bm)trav el, too.

Oh, there it is a gain,

(Bm)sit ting on my chest; makes it (Am)hard to catch my breath.

I scram ble for the light to check.

You’re (Bm)al ways on my mind,

you’re (Bm)al ways on my mind.

And I nev er mind ed be ing on my own.

Then some thing broke in me and I want ed to go home to be where you are.

But (D)e ven clos er (C)to you, you seem so ver y far.

And now I’m reach ing out with ev ’ry note I sing, and I hope it gets to you on (D)some pa cif ic wind, wraps it self a round you and whis pers in your ear, tells you that I miss you and I (B7)wish that you were here.

And if I stay, oh, I don’t know; there’ll be so much that I’ll have to let go.

You’re (Bm)dis ap pear ing all the (Em)time,

but I still (Bm)see you in the light.

For you the (Bm)shad ows fight,

(Em)and it’s beau ti ful, but there’s that (Bm)tug in side.

I must stop (Am)time trav el ing.

You’re (Bm)al ways on my mind.

You’re (Bm)al ways on my mind.

You’re (Bm)al ways on my mind.

(B7)wish that you were here.

We all need some thing watch ing o ver us,

(G)be it the fal cons, the clouds or the cross.

And then the (Am7)sea swept in and left us all speech less,

speech less.

And I nev er mind ed be ing on my own.

Then some thing broke in me and I want ed to go home to be where you are.

But (D)e ven clos er (C)to you, you seem so ver y far.

And now I’m reach ing out with ev ’ry note I sing, and I hope it gets to you on (D)some pa cif ic wind, Wraps it self a round you and whis pers in your ear, tells you that I miss you and I (B7)wish that you were here.

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Wish That You Were Here by Florence And The Machine — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish That You Were Here” by Florence And The Machine 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 G at 98 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 That You Were Here" 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 That You Were Here"?
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.