Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

You were once my (Eb)one com pan ion, (Cm)you were all that (D)mat tered.

(Gm)You were once a (Fm)friend and fa ther,

then my (Cm)world was (D)shat tered.

(G)Wish ing you were some how here a gain,

(Am)wish ing you were some how (D)near;

(C)some times it (D)seemed

(Bm)if I just (Em)dreamed,

(Bm7)some how you (Em)would be (D)here.

(G)Wish ing I could hear your voice a gain,

(Am)know ing that I nev er (D)would.

(C)Dream ing of (D)you won’t (Bm)help me to (Em)do

all that you (Em)dreamed I (D)could.

(Gm)Three long years I’ve (Eb)knelt in sil ence, (Cm)held your mem ’ry (D)near me.

(Gm)Three long years of (Fm)mur mured (Bb7)sor rows,

will ing (Cm)you to (D)hear me.

(C)Too man y (D)years

(Bm)fight ing back (Em)tears,

why can’t the (Em)past just (D)die?

(Bb)Wish ing you were some how here a gain,

(Cm)know ing we must say good (F)bye.

(F7)Try to for give,

(Dm)teach me to (Gm)live,

(Dm)give me the (Gm)strength to (F)try.

No more (Bb)mem o ries, (F)no more (Eb)si lent (F)tears, no more (Bb)gaz ing a (F)cross the (Eb)wast ed (F)years.

Help me (F7)say

good

(Bb)bye.

Help me (F9sus)say

(F)good

(Bb)bye!

Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 95 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 "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" 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 "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"?: 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.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.