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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wish You Were Here" by Avril Lavigne: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wish You Were Here" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wish You Were Here" by Avril Lavigne. 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 Here" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 Here" 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.