Don't You Wish It Was True Chords
by John Fogerty
Don't You Wish It Was True by John Fogerty is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, E7, B7 and A. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
(E)
E
I dreamed I walked in heaven just the other night,
E7
there was so much beauty, so much light
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
don't you wish it was true?
E
An angel took my hand, said you don't have to hurry,
E7
you got all the time in the world, don't worry
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
A E
But if tomorrow everybody was your friend,
B7
anyone could take you in,
E
no matter what or where you've been
A E
But if tomorrow everybody had enough,
B7
the world wasn't quite so rough
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
E
He said the World s gonna change and it's starting today,
E
there'll be no more armies, no more hate
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
don't you wish it was true?
E
And all the little children who live happily,
E7
there'll be singing and laughter, sweet harmony
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody under the sun,
B7
was happy just living as one;
E
no borders or battles to be won
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody was your friend,
B7
happiness would never end,
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
Alright!
(A E B7 E)(2x)
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody under the sun,
B7
was happy just living as one;
E
no borders or battles to be won
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody was your friend,
B7
happiness would never end,
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
Alright!
(A E B7 E)(2x)
Oooooooweeeeee
What a beautiful day!
(A E B7 E)(2x)