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I can be tough;
I can be strong,
but with you
it’s not like that at all.
There’s a girl
who gives a shit
be hind this wall;
you just walk through it.
And I re mem ber (E)all those cra zy things you said.
You (B)left them run ning through my head.
You’re (C#m)al ways there, you’re ev ’ry where, but (Asus2)right now I wish you were here.
(E)All those cra zy things we did, did n’t think a bout it, just went with it.
You’re (C#m)al ways there, you’re ev ’ry where, but (Asus2)right now I wish you were here.
(E)Damn, damn, damn!
What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.
(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,
what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.
(I wish you were here.) I’d (E)love
the way you are
with who I am;
don’t have to try hard.
We al ways (E)say,
say it like it is,
and the truth
is that I real ly miss
(I wish you were here.)
No, (C#m)I don’t wan na let go.
I just (B)wan na let you know that I (C#m)nev er wan na let go, let go oh oh.
No, (C#m)I don’t wan na let go.
I just (B)wan na let you know that I nev er wan na let go, (G#m)let go, let (B)go, let go, let go, (C#m)let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go, let go.
(E)Damn, damn, damn!
What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.
(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,
what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.
(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn!
What I’d do to have you (C#m)here, here, here.
(I wish you were here.) (E)Damn, damn, damn,
what I’d do to have you (C#m)near, near, near.
(I wish you were here.)
Wish You Were Here — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wish You Were Here" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 84 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 Here”
- Can I play "Wish You Were Here" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wish You Were Here" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wish You Were Here" by Avril Lavigne played in?
- Wish You Were Here is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wish You Were Here"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wish You Were Here" 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 Here"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wish You Were Here"?
- "Wish You Were Here" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wish You Were Here"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, B, C#m, E, F#m, G#m.
- What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
- Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wish You Were Here"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wish You Were Here" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wish You Were Here"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wish You Were Here" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.