Sink Or Swim
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C
sink or swim,
F
hold your breath and just dive right in.
C
ride the wave,
F
(just) ride the wave far from where we came.
Am
don't be scared,
C/G F
who cares if we lose again?
C
let it out,
F
don't let doubt ever have it's day.
C
down and out, (don't) throw the towel,
F
we can win this race.
Am
don't be scared,
C/G F
who cares if we lose again?
Am
i'll be there,
C/G F
i'll be there with you 'til the end
(and you know i'll be)
Am
holding onto you for dear life,
C/G F
holding onto you for dear life, i will
(you know i'll be)
Am
holding onto you for dear life,
C/G F
holding onto you for dear life, i will
sing to me,
make me feel like the only one
bring to me,
(and i'll) bring to you everything you want
don't be scared,
who cares if we lose again?
i'll be there,
i'll be there with you 'til the end
C2
(and you know i'll be)
holding onto you for dear life,
holding onto you for dear life, i will
(you know i'll be)
holding onto you for dear life,
holding onto you for dear life, i will
(and i know you'll be)
holding onto me for dear life
holding onto me for dear life, i know
(and i know you'll be)
holding onto me for dear life
holding onto me for dear life, i know
sink or swim,
hold your breath and just dive right in.
How to play Sink Or Swim
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 C. 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.