Wish You Were

by Kate Voegele

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Lyrics

Gone a way

are the gold en days;

they’re I just a page

in my di a ry.

So here I am,

u to pi an (Eb)cit i zen; I’m,

I’m still con vinced by the, there’s (Gm7)no the such thing as i de al i sm.

Oh, (Dm)mem o ries, they’re fol low ing me like a shad ow, now;

and I’m dream (F)ing,

’cause (Dm)I’ve al read y suf fered the fe ver of dis be lief, sions, hey, no, yeah.

’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.

And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were.

I (F)wish you were here.

I was true

as the sky is blue;

but I could n’t soon

say the same for you.

So now I find

de ni pi al (Eb)in your eyes, I’m,

I’m mes mer ized by the, there’s (Gm7)no the pic ture that’s i in my mind, now.

So, (Dm)tell me when I fi nal ly see your a shal low heart

for what it (F)is,

’cause (Dm)I don’t wan na keep on be liev ing of in il lu sions, no, no, no.

’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.

And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were.

I (F)wish you were here.

I (F)wish you were here.

Some times,

I can’t ex plain it, and I’m so sor ry that I can’t.

I’ll try

to con cen trate

on your true i den ti ty.

(Eb)Oh,

(F)whoa;

oh.

’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm)love with who I wish you were, yeah.

And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm)love with who I wish you were.

I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.

And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, now.

I (F)wish you were (Bb)here.

I wish you were (Bb)here.

I wish you were

I wish you were here.

I wish you were here.

I wish you were here.

I (Eb)wish you were here.

Wish You Were by Kate Voegele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish You Were by Kate Voegele 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 Eb at 110 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 You Were" 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 You Were"?
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.