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I Wish You Were Here


"I Wish You Were Here" by Avril Lavigne is a song that was originally recorded in the key of E major. Released in 2011, it is a track from Lavigne's fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby." The song was composed by Avril Lavigne herself along with Max Martin and Shellback, who are known for their work with many popular artists. Interestingly, "I Wish You Were Here" showcases Lavigne's signature pop-rock sound blended with heartfelt lyrics about missing someone. The melody of the song is catchy and features Lavigne's distinct vocals, creating a nostalgic and emotional atmosphere.

I Wish You Were Here Avril Lavigne

g a b
I can be tough
g C b a
I can be strong
e f# g
But with you
e e e g f# e
It’s not like that at all
g g a b
There’s a girl
g C b a
That gives a shit
e e f# g
Behind this wall
e e e g f# e
You just walk through it
g g g g d g d g d g
And I remember all those crazy things you said
g g d g d g d g d g d g
You left them running through my head
d g g g
You’re always there
d g g g
You’re everywhere
a a a a a a b g
But right now I wish you were here
g d g d g d g
All those crazy things we did
g g d g d g d g d g d g
Didn’t think about it just went with it
d g g g
You’re always there
d g g g
You’re everywhere
a a a a a a b g
But right now I wish you were here

Refrão:
b b b b a
Damn! Damn! Damn!
a g a g a b a g a g a
What I’d do to have you here, here, here
g g g a g f#
I wish you were here
b b b b a
Damn! Damn! Damn!
a g a g a b a g a g a
What I’d do to have you near, near, near
g g g a g f#
I wish you were here

g b
I love
g C b a
The way you are
e f# g
It’s who I am
d d d g f# e
Don’t have to try hard
g C b a
We always say
e e f# g
Say it like it is
d d d g f# e d
And the truth is that a really miss
g d g d g d g
All those crazy things you said
g g d g d g d g d g d g
You left them running through my head
d g g g
You’re always there
d g g g
You’re everywhere
a a a a a a b g
But right now I wish you were here
g d g d g d g
All those crazy things we did
g g d g d g d g d g d g
Didn’t think about it just went with it
d g g g
You’re always there
d g g g
You’re everywhere
a a a a a a b g
But right now I wish you were here

Refrão:
b b b b a
Damn! Damn! Damn!
a g a g a b a g a g a
What I’d do to have you here, here, here
g g g a g f#
I wish you were here
b b b b a
Damn! Damn! Damn!
a g a g a b a g a g a
What I’d do to have you near, near, near
g g g a g f#
I wish you were here