Swallow Me
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
B F#
You can see I've been making an effort
C# D#m C#
You can see I've been working hard, boy
B F#
Working hard
B F#
And you see, I've been putting my trust in
C# D#m C#
You can see I've been laying down, Lord
B F# B F# F#
Laying down soft-side up
[Chorus]
B F# B F#
Turning it 'round, burning it down
B F# C# D#m
All to the sound of birdsong
B F# B F#
It was never a mistake I was always gonna make
Bm F# C# D#m B F# B F#
The right road to take was there all along
B F# B F# ...
[Verse 2]
B F#
So it's over, you're moving out Monday
C# D#m C#
It feels right, but you still get scared, son
B F#
Still get scared
B F#
I know you're feeling like there's nothing to hold to
C# D#m C#
No arms open wide to enfold you
B F#
Just go home
[Verse 3]
B F#
You can see I've been holding for nothing
C# D#m C#
You can see I've been letting go, Lord
B F#
Letting go
B F#
And you see I've been thrown in the deep end
C# D#m C#
You can see, to the waves, I surrender
B F# B F#
I surrender, swallow me
[Chorus]
B F# B F#
Turning it 'round, burning it down
B F# C# D#m
All to the sound of birdsong
B F# B F#
It was never a mistake I was always gonna make
Bm F# B F# B F#
The right road to take was there all along
B F# B F# ...
[Verse 4]
B F#
So it's over, you're stood in the station
C# D#m C#
Come out pale with the reason you're late now
B F#
You're late
B F#
And you run for the phone and your mother
C# D#m C#
But there's nowhere to run after that girl
B F# B F# B F# ...
After that, nowhere
[Chorus]
B F# B F#
Turning it 'round, burning it down
B F# C# D#m
All to the sound of birdsong
B F# B F#
It was never a mistake I was always gonna make
Bm F# C# D#m B F# B F#
The right road to take was there all along
B F# B F#
How to play Swallow Me
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 E. 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.