Wish You Were Here

by Incubus

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I dig (A6/9)my toes in to the sand.

The o cean (A6/9)looks like a thou sand (D)dia monds strewn a cross a blue blan it.

ket.

I lean (A6/9)a gainst the wind I pre tend that I am weight less, and in this (A6/9)mo ment I am (F#m11)hap py,

hap py.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were

(A6/9)here.

I lay (A6/9)my head on to the sand.

The sky re (A6/9)sem bles a back lit (D)can o with a holes a punched in it.

ket.

I’m count (A6/9)ing U F O’s.

I sig tend them with my weight er that in this (A6/9)mo ment I am (F#m11)hap py,

hap py.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were

(A6/9)here.

(F#m11)here.

The world’s a roll er coast er and I am not strapped in.

Oo, may be I should hold with care, but my hands are in the, in the air, say (Asus2)ing (E5)I

wish you (E5)were here.

Well (E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(A5)wish you (E5)were here.

(E5)I

(D5)wish you (E5)were

(E5)here.

(A5)Wish you (E5)were (Asus2)here.

Wish You Were Here by Incubus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wish You Were Here” by Incubus 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 A at 90 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.
How many chords does "Wish You Were Here" use?
Just 15 chords: A, A6, Apow, Asus2, B9, Bmin, Bpow, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Incubus songs work for kids?
Try "DRIVE", "Drive". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.