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[Verse 1]
ADirty old street all slushed up in the rain and Dsnow
Little boy and his Ema shivering outside a rundown music store AwindowE  
That night on Atop of a Christmas tree shines one beautiful DstarBm  
And lyinAg underneath a Ebrand new Japanese AguitarE  
[Verse 2]
I Aremember in the morning, ma, hearing your alarm clock Dring
I'd lie in bed and Elisten to you gettin' ready for work
The sound of your makeup case on the AsinkE  
And the Aladies at the office, all lipstick, perfume, and rustlin' DskirtsBm  
And how Aproud and happy you always looked Ewalking home from AworkE  
[Verse 3]
If pa's Aeyes were windows into a world so deadly and Dtrue
You couldn't stop Eme from looking but you kept me from crawlin' AthroughE  
And it's a Afunny old world, mama, where a little boy's wishes come DtrueBm  
Well I got a few Aleft in my pocket and a Especial one just for AyouE  
[Verse 4]
It ain't no Aphone call on Sunday, flowers or a mother's day Dcard
It ain't no Ehouse on a hill with a garden and a nice little AyardE  
I got my Ahot rod down on Bond Street, I'm older but you'll know me in a DglancBme
We'll find us a little Arock 'n' roll bar and Ebaby we'll go out and AdanceE  
[Guitar solo]
A| A| D| D| E| E| A| E| A| A| D| Bm| A| E| A| E  
[Verse 5]
Well it was me in Amy Beatle boots, you in pink curlers and matador Dpants
Pullin' me Eup off the couch to do the twist for my uncles and AauntsE  
Well I found a girl Aof my own now, ma, I popped the question on your birthDday
She stood waiting Bmon the front porch while you were Atelling me to get out there
And Esay what it was that I had to AsayE  
[Verse 6]
Last Anight we all sat around laughing at the things that guitar Dbought us
And I Elayed awake thinking 'bout the other things it's Abrought Eus
Well tonight I'm taking Arequests here in the kitchen
This one's for you, ma, let me come right out and say DitBm  
It's overdue, but baby, if you re Alooking for a sad song, Ewell I ain't gonna Aplay it
[Guitar solo]
A| A| D| D| E| E| A| E| A| A| D| Bm| A| E| A| E  
(fade out)
e|-A0--D2--E0--Bm2-|
B|-2--3--0--3-|
G|-2--2--1--4-|
D|-2--0--2--4-|
A|-0-----2--2-|
E|-------0----|
All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"The Wish" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, an American singer, songwriter, and musician known as "the Boss." While Springsteen has released many albums with his backing band, the E Street Band, he has also recorded solo acoustic works. This song appears on a release titled "Cirkus Night." It plays like a heartfelt reflection, perhaps on a deep longing or a memory held dear.

AI-written from these sources:Bruce Springsteen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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