I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)

by Sandi Thom
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Lyrics

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (A)flo wers in (E)my hair.

In (E)se ven ty se ven and six ty nine, re vo (B)lu tion was in the air.

I was (E)born too (B)late, in to a (C#m)world that does nโ€™t care.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (B)flo wers in my (E)hair.

When the (E)head of state still did nโ€™t play gui tar, not (A)ev โ€™ry bo dy drove a car, when when (B)mu sic real ly mat high tered and was when (A)ra di o shade was (E)king; when ac count ants and did nโ€™t have con trol and the (A)me di a could nโ€™t buy still your soul and com (B)pu ters were still sca ry and we a (A)did nโ€™t know ev โ€™ry (E)thing.

face.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (A)flo wers in my hair.

In se ven ty se ven and six ty nine, re vo (B)lu tion was in the air.

I was (E)born too (B)late, in to a (C#m)world that does nโ€™t (A)care.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (B)flo wers in my (E)hair.

When (E)pop stars shops still re mained still a myth and (A)ig no rance could still be bliss, and the (B)God per saved the Queen, high she turned was a (A)whit er o out of (E)pale.

when ac My mum and dad were in their teens and the (A)an ar chy could was buy kick a dream, and the (B)on ly way to stay in touch was a (A)let ter a in the (E)mail.

face.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (A)flo wers in my hair.

In se ven ty se ven and six ty nine, re vo (B)lu tion was in the air.

I was (E)born too (B)late, in to a (C#m)world that does nโ€™t (A)care.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (B)flo wers in my (E)hair.

When (B)flo wers in my (E)hair.

I was born too (B)late, in to a (C#m)world that does nโ€™t (A)care.

Oh, I (E)wish I was a punk rock er with (B)flo wers in my (E)hair.

I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" by Sandi Thom: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œI Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)โ€

What key is "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" by Sandi Thom played in?
I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)"?
"I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" was originally performed by Sandi Thom. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Only a handful of chords โ€” beginner-friendly.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" by Sandi Thom. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Wish I Was A Punk-rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.