Chords + Lyrics | Wonderwall (capo 2)
Intro
||: Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 :|| x4
Verse 1
||: Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 :||
Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you.
By now you should’ve somehow realized what you gotta do.
| Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 | C Dsus4 | A7sus4 |
I don’t believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now.
Verse 2
Backbeat the word was on the street that the fire in your heart is out.
I’m sure you’ve heard it all before but you never really had a doubt.
| Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 | Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 |
I don’t believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now.
Bridge 1
||: C Dsus4 | Em :||
And all the roads we have to walk along are winding.
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding.
| C Dsus4 | G5 D/F# Em D5 | A7sus4 | A7sus4 |
There are many things that I would like to say to you but I don’t know how.
Chorus 1
| C Em | G Em | C Em | G Em |
Because maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me, and after all,
| C Em | G Em | C Em | G Em | Em | 2/4 G |
you’re my Wonderwall.
Verse 3
||: Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 :|| x4
Today was gonna be the day but they’ll never throw it back to you.
By now you should’ve somehow realized what you’re not to do.
I don’t believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now.
Bridge 2
And all the roads that lead you there are winding.
And all the lights that light the way are blinding.
There are many things that I would like to say to you but I don’t know how.
Chorus 2
||: C Em | G Em :||
||: I said maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me,
and after all, you’re my Wonderwall. :||
Outro Chorus
I said maybe,
||: You’re gonna be the one that saves me :|| x3
End
||: C Em | G Em :|| Em |
Wonderwall Chords: Harnessing Drone Sounds for a Seamless Flow of an Unusual Progression
To play Wonderwall like the original recording, place a capo on the second fret and think of the chords as if in the key of Em/G.
The chords feature extensions that work as drones, cleverly binding the progression together and making the slightly awkward transitions sound more natural.
Verse
Here are the chords for Verse 1 with Roman numerals:
||: Em7 (VI) G5 (I) | Dsus4 (V) A7sus4 (II) :|| x3
| C (IV) D (V) | A7sus4 (II) |
Bridge
The second verse doesn’t follow the C – D – A7sus4 pattern at the end, but the bridge cleverly borrows the initial idea, swapping chord II for VI:
||: C (IV) Dsus4 (V) | Em (VI) :||
Before reaching the A7sus4 again, we play IV – V, then quickly descend from chord I to V:
| C (IV) Dsus4 (V) | G5 (I) D/F# (V/3) Em (VI) D5 (V) | A7sus4 (II) | A7sus4 |
Chorus
The chorus is simpler, offering a sense of release after all the tension from the previous sections:
||: C (IV) Em (VI) | G (I) Em (VI) :||
Starting on chord IV (Lydian) gives a feeling of moving forward, while the progression between chord VI and chord I creates a loop that could go on indefinitely.
Here’s the chord chart for Wonderwall that I created for you.
Wonderwall Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro Download
The term “D.S.” and the symbol that looks like an “S” mean Da Segno, which indicates that when you reach “D.S.,” you should go back to the symbol.
I’ve designed this chord chart to be as simple as possible, with careful spacing between sections for clarity.
To download the chart, click here: Wonderwall chord chart PDF.
This chart was created using iRealPro. You can access the file here: Wonderwall iReal Pro. With the iRealPro app, you can easily change the key.
Changing the key can be especially useful if you want to play along with a second guitar (more on this in the course preview below).
Wonderwall TAB | Course Preview
To capture the essence of Wonderwall, it’s important to play the chords using open-position shapes and strum with the correct pattern to match the original recording.
However, if you’re playing solo, you’ll need to modify the strumming, softening it and avoiding the intense rhythm Noel uses on the track.
To help you with this, TAB is essential. Here’s example 2 from step 3 of the course:
Members receive three more examples like this, and you can try playing along with the video above to get a taste of what it’s like to learn with Spytunes.
Next, we tackle the bridge and chorus chords in the same way, using TAB and play-along loops to refine your technique.
In the course, you’ll find 8 lessons that methodically guide you through Wonderwall’s chord progressions step-by-step.
Each section is explored in-depth with play-along loops, and there are additional strumming exercises to improve your accuracy. Strumming Wonderwall may seem simple, but it’s more challenging than it first appears.
The final step is to create a second guitar part. We move the capo from fret 2 to fret 4 and shift to thinking in the key of Dm instead of Em. By doing this, you, me, and the singer can perform Wonderwall as a trio.
For a full performance of Guitar 1 and Guitar 2, check out the playlist at the top of this page.
Here’s a link to the 8 step-by-step guitar lessons: Wonderwall – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
The Story Behind Oasis’s Timeless Anthem
Wonderwall is a single by Oasis from the hugely successful 1995 album What’s The Story (Morning Glory?).
Initially named Wishing Stone, Wonderwall was renamed after a 1968 film of the same name. The original soundtrack for the film was written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton.
Rumours initially claimed that Noel wrote Wonderwall for his wife, Meg Mathews. After their divorce, Noel clarified that the song was about an imaginary friend who was going to come and save you from yourself.
Wonderwall is by far Oasis’s most popular track, rivalled only by Angels by Robbie Williams as the most popular song by a British act in the ‘90s.
Famous covers of Wonderwall include one by Ryan Adams. His version was so well-received that even Oasis began to incorporate ideas from his arrangement.
In May 2005, Virgin Radio voted Wonderwall the best British song of all time, with the help of over eight thousand listeners.
Wonderwall Chords: Continue Learning
Since Wonderwall relies on fast strumming, it’s essential to practise strumming exercises before tackling the full song.
Each section is broken down in detail, with a focus on refining strumming patterns. The final step is to develop a second guitar part, adding depth to the arrangement.
Start learning with the full lesson series: Wonderwall – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
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