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Gone a way
are the gold en days;
they’re I just a page
in my di a ry.
So here I am,
u to pi an (Eb)cit i zen; I’m,
I’m still con vinced by the, there’s (Gm7)no the such thing as i de al i sm.
Oh, (Dm)mem o ries, they’re fol low ing me like a shad ow, now;
and I’m dream (F)ing,
’cause (Dm)I’ve al read y suf fered the fe ver of dis be lief, sions, hey, no, yeah.
’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.
And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were.
I (F)wish you were here.
I was true
as the sky is blue;
but I could n’t soon
say the same for you.
So now I find
de ni pi al (Eb)in your eyes, I’m,
I’m mes mer ized by the, there’s (Gm7)no the pic ture that’s i in my mind, now.
So, (Dm)tell me when I fi nal ly see your a shal low heart
for what it (F)is,
’cause (Dm)I don’t wan na keep on be liev ing of in il lu sions, no, no, no.
’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.
And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were.
I (F)wish you were here.
I (F)wish you were here.
Some times,
I can’t ex plain it, and I’m so sor ry that I can’t.
I’ll try
to con cen trate
on your true i den ti ty.
(Eb)Oh,
(F)whoa;
oh.
’Cause I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm)love with who I wish you were, yeah.
And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm)love with who I wish you were.
I’ve (Bb)seen your act, and I know all the facts; I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, yeah.
And it ain’t (Bb)hard to see who you are un der neath, but I’m still in (Cm7)love with who I wish you were, now.
I (F)wish you were (Bb)here.
I wish you were (Bb)here.
I wish you were
I wish you were here.
I wish you were here.
I wish you were here.
I (Eb)wish you were here.
Wish You Were — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wish You Were" by Kate Voegele: 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 Bb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Wish You Were”
- What key is "Wish You Were" by Kate Voegele played in?
- Wish You Were is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wish You Were"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wish You Were" 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 You Were"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wish You Were"?
- "Wish You Were" was originally performed by Kate Voegele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wish You Were"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Kate Voegele can I play here?
- Try "KINDLY UNSPOKEN", "Hallelujah". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wish You Were" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wish You Were" by Kate Voegele. 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 "Wish You Were" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Wish You Were" 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.