Source: http://www.lovebolts.co.uk/transcription.php?518~The+Wish The Wish - Bruce Springsteen A D Dirty old street all slushed up in the rain and snow E A E Little boy and his ma shivering outside a rundown music store window A D Bm That night on top of a Christmas tree shines one beautiful star A E A E And lying underneath a brand new Japanese guitar A D I remember in the morning, ma, hearing your alarm clock ring E I'd lie in bed and listen to you gettin' ready for work A E The sound of your makeup case on the sink A D Bm And the ladies at the office, all lipstick, perfume, and rustlin' skirts A E A E And how proud and happy you always looked walking home from work A D If pa's eyes were windows into a world so deadly and true E A E You couldn't stop me from looking but you kept me from crawlin' through A D Bm And it's a funny old world, mama, where a little boy's wishes come true A E A E Well I got a few left in my pocket and a special one just for you A D It ain't no phone call on Sunday, flowers or a mother's day card E A E It ain't no house on a hill with a garden and a nice little yard A D Bm I got my hot rod down on Bond Street, I'm older but you'll know me in a glance A E A E We'll find us a little rock 'n' roll bar and baby we'll go out and dance (Guitar solo) A | A | D | D | E | E | A | E | A | A | D | Bm | A | E | A | E A D Well it was me in my Beatle boots, you in pink curlers and matador pants E A E Pullin' me up off the couch to do the twist for my uncles and aunts A D Well I found a girl of my own now, ma, I popped the question on your birthday Bm A She stood waiting on the front porch while you were telling me to get out there E A E And say what it was that I had to say A D Last night we all sat around laughing at the things that guitar bought us E A E And I layed awake thinking 'bout the other things it's brought us A Well tonight I'm taking requests here in the kitchen D Bm This one's for you, ma, let me come right out and say it A E A It's overdue, but baby, if you re looking for a sad song, well I ain't gonna play it (Guitar solo to fade out) A | A | D | D | E | E | A | E | A | A | D | Bm | A | E | A | E A D E Bm -0--2--0--2- -2--3--0--3- -2--2--1--4- -2--0--2--4- -0-----2--2- -------0----
