Wish You Were Here — Chords

Pink Floyd

Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

Intro lead

Em7›G›Em7›A7›G

Verse

G›D›C›Am›G›D›C›G

Acoustic 12-string strum + the lead noodle over Em–G; very forgiving.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

Fender Stratocaster (1970s, black, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups) · Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12

Original amp EQ — bass 6 · mid 8 · treble 7 · gain 0 · presence 6

What key is Wish You Were Here in?

Wish You Were Here is in G major.

What chords does Wish You Were Here use?

The main progression uses Em7, G, A7, D, C, Am. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

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