Wish I Knew You

by The Revivalists
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Lyrics

(Cm)You shine like a star.

You know who you are.

You’re ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

She’s (Cm)hot, hot like the sun.

The lone li est one,

still ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

Well, I’ll be god damned,

stand in’ at my door.

We (Bb)stayed out in the cit y till the stars lost the war.

So, (Cm)Fri day night,

ho ly ghost.

(Bb)Take me to your lev el.

(F)Show me the one I need the most,

I need the most.

I wish I knew you when I was (Fm)young.

We could ’ve got so high.

Now we’re here, it’s been so (Fm)long.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

Oh, and I hope you don’t mind.

We can share my mood, yeah.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

I wish I knew you.

I wish I knew you.

Oh, I wish I knew you when I was (Cm)young.

(Cm)You shine like a star.

You know who you are.

You’re ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

She’s (Cm)hot, hot like the sun.

The lone li est one,

still ev ’ry thing beau ti ful.

Well, I’ll be god damned,

stand in’ at my door.

We (Bb)stayed out in the cit y till the stars lost the war.

So, (Cm)Fri day night,

ho ly ghost.

(Bb)Take me to your lev el.

(F)Show me the one I need the most,

I need the most.

I wish I knew you when I was (Fm)young.

We could ’ve got so high.

Now we’re here, it’s been so (Fm)long.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

Oh, and I hope you don’t mind.

We can share my mood, yeah.

Two stran gers in the bright lights.

I wish I knew you.

I wish I knew you.

Oh, I wish I knew you when I was (Cm)young.

(Cm)young.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

May be (F)we can share my (Cm)mood, hmm,

hmm,

hmm.

(Cm)young.

Wish I Knew You — Simple Sheet Music

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"Wish I Knew You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 102 BPM.

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

About “Wish I Knew You

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wish I Knew You"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Wish I Knew You" by The Revivalists played in?
Wish I Knew You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wish I Knew You"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wish I Knew You" 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 "Wish I Knew You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wish I Knew You"?
"Wish I Knew You" was originally performed by The Revivalists. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wish I Knew You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, Fm.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wish I Knew You". Key of F, 102 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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