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*from 'Songs in the Key of Life' (1976)*
[Intro]
(Ebm) (Ab7) (Ebm) (Ab7)
G|----------------------|----------3------------|
D|----------------------|-----4-6-----6---------|
A|--6------------3-4-5--|--6-------------3-4-5--|
E|-----2-4-6--4---------|-----------------------| (x8)
Ebm   Ab7(x4)
[Verse 1]
EbmLooking back on Ab7when I, Ebmwas a little Ab7nappy headed Ebmboy.Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
EbmThen my only Ab7worry, Ebmwas for Christmas; Ab7what would be my Ebmtoy.Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
[Bridge 1]
Bb7Even though we C7sometimes Fm7would not get a Abm6thing;
Bb7We were happy C7with the Fm7joy the day would Bb7#5bring.
[Verse 2]
EbmSneaking out the Ab7back door,
To Ebmhang out with those Ab7hoodlum friends of Ebmmine.Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
EbmGreeted at the Ab7back door,
With; "boy, I Ebmthought I told you Ab7not to go out-Ebmside?"Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
[Bridge 2]
Bb7Tryin' your best to C7bring the Fm7water to you Abm6eyes.
Bb7Thinkin' it might C7stop her, from Fm7whoopin' your be-Bb7#5hind.
[Chorus 1]
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Why did those Ebmdays, Ab7e -Ebmver have to Ab7go?
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Ebm   Ab7   Ebm   Ab7(Ebm)
Why did those days, e -ver have to go? 'Cos I love them so.
EbmDo Ab7do do do, do Ebmdo do do, do do Ab7do do.
EbmDo Ab7do do do, do Ebmdo do do, do do Ab7do do.
[Verse 3]
EbmBrother says he's Ab7tellin',
Ebm'Bout you playing Ab7doctor with that Ebmgirl.Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
EbmJust don't tell; I'll Ab7give you,
EbmAnything you Ab7want in this whole wide Ebmworld.Ab7  Ebm  Ab7  
[Bridge 3]
Bb7Mama gives you C7money, Fm7for Sunday Abm6school,
Bb7You trade yours for C7candy, Fm7after church is Bb7#5through.
[Verse 4]
EbmSmokin' ciga-Ab7rettes and,
And Ebmwriting something Ab7nasty on the Ebmwall, Ab7(you nasty Ebmboy!)Ab7  
EbmTeacher sends you Ab7to the Ebmprincipals of-Ab7fice down the Ebmhall.Ab7  
[Bridge 4]
Bb7You grow up and C7learn that, Fm7kinda thing ain't Abm6right.
Bb7But while you were C7doin' it; it Fm7sure felt outta Bb7#5sight.
[Chorus 2]
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Why did those Ebmdays, Ab7e -Ebmver have to Ab7go?
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Why did those Ebmdays, Ab7e -Ebmver have to Ab7go?
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Why did those Ebmdays, Ab7e -Ebmver have to Ab7go?
I wish those Ebmdays, Ab7could, Ebmcome back once Ab7more,
Ebm   Ab7   Ebm   Ab7(Ebm)
Why did those days, e -ver have to go? 'Cos I love them so.
[Outro]
Ebm Ab7
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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Ebm Ab7 Bb7 C7 Fm7 Abm6 Bb7#5
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The story behind the song

"I Wish" captures the pure joy and nostalgia of looking back at childhood. Stevie Wonder wrote this song after a fun-filled Motown picnic, letting that vibrant, playful energy flow directly into the music. Though he initially considered broader themes, the infectious fun of the track led him to focus on the simple, heartfelt desire to relive those carefree childhood and teenage days. It's a song that channels the exuberance of youth and the sweet ache of wishing to return to simpler times.

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