Mar192020

Conan Gray – Wish You Were Sober Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsD A Em G

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This is the chords of Wish You Were Sober by Conan Gray on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
(Wish you were so-, wish you were so-, wish you were sober)

[Verse 1]
D A
This party’s shit, wish we could dip
Em G
Go anywhere but here
D A
Don’t take a hit, don’t kiss my lips
Em G
And please don’t drink more beer

[Pre-Chorus]
D A
I’ma crawl outta the window now
Em
‘Cause I don’t like anyone around
G
Kinda hope you’re following me out
But this is definitely not my crowd

[Chorus]
D
19 but you act 25 now
A
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Em
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
G
Take me where the music ain’t too loud
D
Trade drinks, but you don’t even know her
A
Save me ’till the party is over
Em
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
G
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

[Post Chorus]
D A
(Wish you were so-, wish you were so-, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
Em G
(Wish you were so-, wish you were so-, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

[Verse 2]
D A
Tripped on the road, walking home
Em G
You kissed me at your door
D A
Pulling me close, beg me to stay over
Em G
But I’m over this rollercoaster

[Pre-Chorus]
D A
I’ma crawl outta the window now
Em
Getting good at saying, “gotta bounce”
G
Honestly you always let me down
And I know I’m not just hanging out

[Post Chorus]
D A
(Wish you were so-, wish you were so-, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
Em G
(Wish you were so-, wish you were so-, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

[Bridge]
D A
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I wish you were sober
Em G
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I wish you were sober

How to play Wish You Were Sober: key, chords and progression

Wish You Were Sober by Conan Gray sits in D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: D, A, Em and G.

Listen for D – A – Em – G (I – V – ii – IV in D major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – soh – reh – fah. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.