...I WISH... by Stevie Wonder ------------................. *from 'Songs In The Key Of Life' (1976)* *CAPO 3rd FRET* (Original Key: ) Intro: (Bass arranged for Guitar); e|---------------------| B|---------------------| G|---------------------| D|-----1-3-5-3---------| A|--3-----------0-1-2--| E|---------------------| (x8) (Guitar): (x16) Verse 1: Looking back on when I, Was a little nappy headed boy. Then my only worry, Was for Christmas; what would be my toy. Bridge 1: Even though we sometimes would not get a thing; G7#5 We were happy with the joy the day would bring. Verse 2: Sneaking out the back door, To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine. Greeted at the back door, With; "boy, I thought I told you not to go out-side?" Bridge 2: Tryin' your best to bring the water to you eyes. G7#5 Thinkin' it might stop her, from whoopin' your be-hind. Chorus 1: I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? (n.) 'Cos I love them so. Break: Do do do do, do do do do, do do do do. Do do do do, do do do do, do do do do. Verse 3: Brother says he's tellin', 'Bout you playing' doctor with that girl. Just don't tell; I'll give you, Anything you want in this whole wide world. Bridge 3: Mama gives you money for Sunday school, G7#5 You trade yours for candy after church is through. Verse 4: Smokin' ciga-rettes and, And writing something nasty on the wall, (you nasty boy!) Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall. Bridge 4: You grow up and learn that, kinda thing ain't right. G7#5 But while you were doin' it; it sure felt outta sight. Chorus 2: I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? I wish those days, could, come back once more, Why did those days, e-ver have to go? (n.) 'Cos I love them so. Outro: (Repeat to Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- G7#5 EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x35543 131211 323000 x02223 xx0211 1x0110 30344x