Building A Swing
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Intro
F#m7 | E | A | A |
F#m7 | E | A | A |
[Verso 1]
F#m7 E A _
String on a baseball thrown
F#m7 E A _
Round and round the arm of a tree
[Refrão]
F#m7 E A _
Can you ma---ake it?
F#m7 E A _
Can you ma---ake it?
[Verso 2]
F#m7 E A _
Ka--tie and Isa pretend
F#m7 E A _
They don't remember my name
[Refrão]
F#m7 E A _
Will I ma---ake it?
F#m7 E A _
Will I ma---ake it?
Outro
C#m7 E A _ F#m7 E A _
Harness it, but don't believe it
C#m7 E A _ F#m7 E A _
Harness it, but don't believe it
C#m7 E A _ F#m7 E A _
Harness it, but don't believe it
C#m7 E A _ F#m7 E A _
Harness it, but don't believe it
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
C#m7 E | A | F#m7 E | A |
How to play Building A Swing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.