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Am
Uh... oh... uh...
Dm Am
When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway
E7 Am
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more
Dm Am
Like a flower bending in the breeze, bend with me, sway with ease
E7 Am
When we dance you have a way with me, stay with me, sway with me
G
Other dancers may be on the floor
C
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
E
Only you have the magic technique
F7 E
When we sway I go weak (I go so weak)
Dm Am
I can hear the sounds of violins, long before, it begins
E7 Am
Make me thrill as only you know how, sway me smooth, sway me now
E Am
Sway me, make me, thrill me, hold me
E F7 E7
Bend me, ease me, you have a way with me
G
Other dancers may be on the floor
C
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
E
Only you have the magic technique
F7 F#7
When we sway I go weak, I go weak
Dm Am
I can hear the sounds of violins, long before, it begins
E7 Am
Make me thrill as only you know how, sway me smooth, sway me now
E7 Am
Make me thrill as only you know how, sway me smooth, sway me now
E7 Am
Make me thrill as only you know how, sway me smooth, sway me now
Am
Sway me... Sway me... Sway me now
How to play Sway
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 Am. 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.