The Avett Brothers

I Wish I Was Chords

by The Avett Brothers

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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Capo 4 Intro: G G G Verse 1: G C I wish I was a flame dancing in a candle G C Lighting up your living room high on the mantle Am C I could bring some romance without any scandal G C G And then when you were done you'd just put me out G C I wish I was a tune you sang in your kitchen G C Putting your groceries away and washing your dishes Am C I could float around your tongue and ease the tension G C G And then when you were done you'd just quiet down
Chorus: C But if I get too close G Will the magic fade? Bm Em Would I turn you off or away? C If I pull you in G Would I push you out Bm C Of something here you care about? Am C Well I'm at a loss for what to do D But I'm drawn to you Verse 2: G C I wish I was a sweater wrapped around your hips G C And when it got too cold into me you'd slip Am C And when the sun came back you would hang me up G C G And I would watch you while you undress Chorus: C But if I get too close G Will the magic fade? Bm Em Would I turn you off or away? C If I pull you in G Would I push you out Bm C Of something here you care about? Am C Well I'm at a loss for what to do D D But I'm drawn to you Interlude: C G C G C G C G Am C Verse 3: G I'm not a song C I am not a sweater G I'm not a fire C I am something better Am C I'm a man in love writing you a letter G Will you take it C Will you keep it Am Will you read it C Believe it G I love you C I'm sorry.

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Last Updated: February 10, 2026