Moonlight Swim
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[(intro) ]D G D G D G A
D G D
Let's go on a moonlight swim,
far away from the crowd all alone upon the beach,
G D
our lips and our arms close within each other's reach
A A7 G D
we’ll be on a moonlight swim.
D G D
Let's go on a moonlight swim,
to the raft we can race, after just a little while,
G D
I'll sit and pretend that you're on a desert isle
A A7 G D G D
with me on a moonlight swim.
G
Though the air is cold with kisses, oh, so sweet,
D Em E A
I'll keep you warm, so very warm from your head to your feet.
D G D
Let's go on a moonlight swim,
we're in love and above there's a crazy gold balloon,
G D
that sits winking down and inviting us to come
A A7 G D
on in on a moonlight swim.
G
Though the air is cold with kisses, oh, so sweet,
D Em E A
I'll keep you warm, so very warm from your head to your feet.
D G D
Let's go on a moonlight swim,
we're in love and above there's a crazy gold balloon,
G D
that sits winking down and inviting us to come
A A7 G D
on in on a moonlight swim.
G D G D
On a moonlight swim. On a moonlight swim
How to play Moonlight Swim
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.