Wishin and Hopin Chords
Wishin and Hopin by Burt Bacharach is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of B. It uses the chords B, E, F#, D#m, D#, G#m, Em/G and A#. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro:
(trombone):
B E B F# B F#
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
B F# E F#
Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
B F# E
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
F# N.C.
That won't get you into his arms
D#m D# G#m
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share
Em/G N.C.
All you gotta do is
B F# E
Hold him and kiss him and love him
F# B E B
And show him that you care
Bridge:
F#
(2: You gotta) Show him that you care just for him
B E B
Do the things he likes to do
F#
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
(D#m) N.C. - bass alternates D# and A#
You won't get him
Thinkin' and a-prayin'
Wishin' and a-hopin'
Verse 2:
Just wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kiss is the start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share
All you gotta do is
B F# E F#
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
B F# E F# B E B
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
repeat bridge
repeat verse 2
Coda:
E F# /A# B
You will be his
E F# /A# B
You will be his