Other arrangements of Wish You Were Here
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I dig (A6/9)my toes in to the sand.
The o cean (A6/9)looks like a thou sand (D)dia monds strewn a cross a blue blan it.
ket.
I lean (A6/9)a gainst the wind I pre tend that I am weight less, and in this (A6/9)mo ment I am (F#m11)hap py,
hap py.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were
(A6/9)here.
I lay (A6/9)my head on to the sand.
The sky re (A6/9)sem bles a back lit (D)can o with a holes a punched in it.
ket.
I’m count (A6/9)ing U F O’s.
I sig tend them with my weight er that in this (A6/9)mo ment I am (F#m11)hap py,
hap py.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were
(A6/9)here.
(F#m11)here.
The world’s a roll er coast er and I am not strapped in.
Oo, may be I should hold with care, but my hands are in the, in the air, say (Asus2)ing (E5)I
wish you (E5)were here.
Well (E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(A5)wish you (E5)were here.
(E5)I
(D5)wish you (E5)were
(E5)here.
(A5)Wish you (E5)were (Asus2)here.
Wish You Were Here — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wish You Were Here" by Incubus: 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 A, 90 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 Incubus played in?
- Wish You Were Here is arranged in the key of A 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 90 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 Incubus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wish You Were Here"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A6, Apow, Asus2, B9, Bmin, Bpow, D, +7 more.
- What other songs by Incubus can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "Drive". 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 Incubus. 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 A, 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.