Wherever I Go

by One Republic
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Lyrics

I (Em)know I could lie, but I’m (G)tell in’ the truth.

Wher (Em)ev er I go there’s a (G)shad ow of you.

I (Em)know I could try look in’ (G)for some thin’ new,

but wher (Em)ev er I go I’ll be (G)look in’ for you.

Some peo ple (Em)lie, but they’re (G)look in’ for (Bm)mag ic.

Oth ers are (Em)qui et ly (G)go ing in (Bm)sane.

I feel a (Em)live when I’m (G)close to the (Bm)mad ness.

No eas y (Em)love could ev er (G)make me feel the (Bm)same.

(Ooh.)

I (Em)know I could lie, but I (G)won’t lie to you.

(A)Wher (Em)ev er I go you’re the (G)ghost in the room.

(A)I (Em)don’t e ven try look in’ (G)for some thin’ new,

(A)’cause wher (Em)ev er I go I’ll be (G)look in’ for you.

Some (D)peo ple (Em)try, but they (G)can’t find the (Bm)mag ic.

Oth (A)ers get (Em)down on their (G)knees and they (Bm)pray.

I come a (Em)live when I’m (G)close to the (Bm)mad ness.

No eas (A)y (Em)love could ev er (G)make me feel the (Bm)same,

make me feel the (B5)same,

make me feel the same, same, same.

I (Em)know I could lie, but I’m (G)tell in’ the truth.

Wher (Em)ev er I go there’s a (G)shad ow of you.

I (Em)know I could try look in’ (G)for some thin’ new,

but wher (Em)ev er I go I’ll be (G)look in’ for you.

Wher (B5)ev er I go I’ll be look in’ for you,

you.

(Ooh,

(Bm)ooh.

Ah,

oh.)

Some peo ple (Em)pray in’ to (G)God for some (Bm)mag ic, ’cause no eas y (Em)love could ev er (G)make them feel the (Bm)same.

No eas y (Em)love could ev er (G)make me feel the (Bm)same,

make me feel the (B5)same, same, same.

I

You (Em)think it’s a lie when I’m (G)tell in’ the truth.

Wher (Em)ev er I go I’ll be (G)look in’ for you.

Wher (B5)ev er I go I’ll be look in’ for you,

look in’ for...

Wherever I Go — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Wherever I Go" by One Republic: 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 D, 95 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Wherever I Go”

What key is "Wherever I Go" by One Republic played in?
Wherever I Go is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wherever I Go"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wherever I Go" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wherever I Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wherever I Go"?
"Wherever I Go" was originally performed by One Republic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wherever I Go"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bpow, D, Em, G.
What other songs by One Republic can I play here?
Try "Counting Stars", "LOVE RUNS OUT", "If I Lose Myself". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Wherever I Go" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wherever I Go" by One Republic. 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 — 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 "Wherever I Go" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Wherever I Go" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.