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How I Wish - Matt Andersen
G C G
How I wCish I could change
The mGinds of the world
To fDind better ways
Than Gfighting in wars
&#8232;How I wish I could teach
A child to sing
Show her the smiles
And joy that it brings
How I wish I could learn
All that I still don’t know
How to be a better man
How to never grow old
How I wish I could write
A song full of smiles
That could bring us together
If just for a while
How I wish there was time
For all this and more
To see the change come
And to watch it all grow
How I wish I could wish
And have it come true
Not just for myself
But for all of you too
How I wish for the best
In all that you do
May all of your wishes
Come true for you

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The story behind the song

Matt Andersen is a Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and soulful delivery. His career began in 2002, and he has since shared stages with many legendary artists. This song, appearing on his album Something in Between, showcases the rich blues tradition he embodies. Playing it can feel like tapping into a deep, heartfelt yearning.

AI-written from these sources:Matt Andersen — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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How I Wish

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How I Wish - Matt Andersen

G C G

How I wish I could change

The minds of the world

To find better ways

Than fighting in wars

 How I wish I could teach

A child to sing

Show her the smiles

And joy that it brings

How I wish I could learn

All that I still don’t know

How to be a better man

How to never grow old

How I wish I could write

A song full of smiles

That could bring us together

If just for a while

How I wish there was time

For all this and more

To see the change come

And to watch it all grow

How I wish I could wish

And have it come true

Not just for myself

But for all of you too

How I wish for the best

In all that you do

May all of your wishes

Come true for you

About How I Wish Chords by Matt Andersen

Learn how to play How I Wish by Matt Andersen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How I Wish chords”, “How I Wish guitar chords”, or “Matt Andersen How I Wish chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy How I Wish chords and for experienced players who want accurate How I Wish lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, A.

FAQ — How I Wish by Matt Andersen

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Is "How I Wish" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "How I Wish" by Matt Andersen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Matt Andersen below.

What key is "How I Wish" in?

The chords for "How I Wish" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.