Wish You Were Here

by Avril Lavigne

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Lyrics

I can be tough;

I can be strong,

but with you

it’s not like that at all.

There’s a girl

who gives a shit

be hind this wall;

you just walk through it.

And I re mem ber (E)all those cra zy things you said.

You (B)left them run ning through my head.

You’re (C#m)al ways there, you’re ev ’ry where, but (Asus2)right now I wish you were here.

(E)All those cra zy things we did, did n’t think a bout it, just went with it.

You’re (C#m)al ways there, you’re ev ’ry where, but (Asus2)right now I wish you were here.

(E)Damn, damn, damn!

What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.

(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,

what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.

(I wish you were here.) I’d (E)love

the way you are

with who I am;

don’t have to try hard.

We al ways (E)say,

say it like it is,

and the truth

is that I real ly miss

(I wish you were here.)

No, (C#m)I don’t wan na let go.

I just (B)wan na let you know that I (C#m)nev er wan na let go, let go oh oh.

No, (C#m)I don’t wan na let go.

I just (B)wan na let you know that I nev er wan na let go, (G#m)let go, let (B)go, let go, let go, (C#m)let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go.

(E)Damn, damn, damn!

What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.

(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,

what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.

(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn!

What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.

(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,

what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.

(I wish you were here.)

Wish You Were Here by Avril Lavigne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish You Were Here by Avril Lavigne 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 E at 84 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 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 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.