Wish You Were Gay

by Billie Eilish

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“Ba by, (Am7)I don’t feel so good,” six words you (G)nev er un der stood.

“I’ll nev er (Am7)let you go,” five (D7)words you’ll nev er say.

I laugh a (Am7)lone like noth ing’s (D7)wrong, four days has (Gmaj7)nev er felt so long.

If three’s a (Am7)crowd and two was us, one slipped a way.

(Am7)I just wan na (D7)make you feel o (Gmaj7)kay,

(G)but (Am7)all you do is (D7)look the oth er (Gmaj7)way,

mm.

(Am7)I can’t tell you (D7)how much I wish I did n’t (Gmaj7)wan na stay, mm.

(Am7)I just kind a (D)wish you were gay.

Is there a (Am7)rea son we’re not through?

Is there a (G)twelve step just for you?

Our con ver (Am7)sa tion’s all in blue, e lev en “heys.”

Ten fin gers (Am7)tear ing out my hair, nine times you (Gmaj7)nev er made it there.

I ate a (Am7)lone at sev en, you were (D7)six min utes a way.

(CN.C.)How’m I s’posed to make you feel o (Gmaj7)kay

(G)when (Am7)all you do is (D7)walk the oth er (Gmaj7)way?

Uh.

(Am7)I can’t tell you (D7)how much I wish I did n’t (Gmaj7)wan na stay, uh.

(Am7)I just kind a (D)wish you were gay.

To spare my (Am)pride,

to give your lack of in t’rest an ex pla na tion, don’t (F#m)say I’m (G)not your type.

Just say that I’m not your pre (Gmaj7)ferred sex u al o ri en ta tion.

(F#m)I’m (G)so (CN.C.)self ish,

but you make me feel help less, yeah.

And (F#m)I (G)can’t (Am)stand an oth er day,

(D7)stand an oth er day.

(Am7)I just wan na (D7)make you feel o (G)kay,

but (Am7)all you do is look the oth er way,

mm.

(Am7)I can’t tell you (D7)how much I wish I did n’t (Gmaj7)wan na stay, oh.

(Am7)I just kind a (D)wish you were gay.

(Am7)I just kind a (D)wish you were gay.

(Am7)I just kind a (D7)wish you were (G)gay.

Wish You Were Gay by Billie Eilish — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish You Were Gay” by Billie Eilish 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 59 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Gay" 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 Gay"?
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.