What key is "Wish You Well" in?

"Wish You Well" by Bernard Fanning is in the key of D with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Wish You Well" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Wish You Well" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Wish You Well" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(Bm)Up so earl (G)y, feel (A)so bright,

(Bm)I did n’t get (G)much sleep (A)last (D)night.

A (E)freight train rat tled through (D)my head,

(Bm)why (D)whis tle blow ing, love is dead, soon,

(D)is dead.

(Bm)Heat at tack (G)by fear (A)and doubt,

(Bm)won’t be long ’til (G)the truth (A)comes (D)out.

First (E)im pres sions to nev (D)er last,

(Bm)why (D)lov er’s bonds, they hold so fast.

soon,

(D)is dead.

(E)Rest less fu ture, burn (D)ing (G)bright,

the (A)past is hold ing on so tight.

I (D)nev er heard the warn ing bell

and (Bm)I just (A)want to wish (A)you well,

I just want (G)to wish (A)you well.

so soon?

(E)Rest less fu ture, burn (D)ing (G)bright,

the (A)past is hold ing on so tight.

I (D)nev er heard the warn ing bell

and (Bm)I just (A)want to wish (A)you well,

I just want (G)to wish (A)you well,

I just want (G)to wish (A)you well.

Why (D)did you give up (G)on me so (A)soon,

(D)why did you give up (G)on me so (A)soon?

I just want (G)to wish (A)you well,

I just want to (G)wish (A)you well.

Wish You Well by Bernard Fanning

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Wish You Well”

What key is "Wish You Well" in?: "Wish You Well" by Bernard Fanning is in the key of D with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Wish You Well" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Wish You Well" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Wish You Well" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.