Swim And Sleep Like A Shark
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Intro: E, D, C#, F#m, G#
C# B A E A E
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
F# B C#m, B A E A E
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide til the end of time
C#m B A E A E
In that sweet cool darkness
B A E A E
Asleep and constantly floating away
E, D, C#, F#m, G#, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m, E, D, Fm, E
C# B A E A E
I wish that I could break and end like the world does
F# B C#m, B A E A E
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd chase all my dreams away
C#m, B A E A E
And I'd let you crush me
B A E A E
My dreams would be constantly melting away
E, D, C#, F#m, G#, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m, E, D, Fm, E
C# B A E A E
I wish that I could swim and sleep like a shark does
F# B C#m, B A E A E
I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide til the end of time
C#m B A E A E
In that sweet cool darkness
B A E A E
Asleep and constantly floating away
E, D, C#, F#m, G#, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m, E, D, Fm, E
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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.