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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
When You Wish Upon a Star Chords – Harmonica
Cliff Edwards’ timeless Disney classic about the magic of dreams coming true. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the “1-2-3” pulse as you strum.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7
C
G7 – C
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Verse 2
C
G7
C
G7
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Bridge
F – C
G7
C
G7 – C
Verse 3
C
G7
C
G7 – C
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Practice tip: Master the simple C to G7 change before adding the F chord; the waltz rhythm is more important than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "When You Wish Upon a Star"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G and F.
Is "When You Wish Upon a Star" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "When You Wish Upon a Star" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "When You Wish Upon a Star"?
It was written by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington, and released in 1940.