Wish You Were

by Kate Voegele
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Wish You Were" 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 Eb, 110 BPM.

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

About “Wish You Were

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wish You Were"?
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 You Were" by Kate Voegele played in?
Wish You Were is arranged in the key of Eb 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 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 You Were". Key of Eb, 110 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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