Swim
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Capo 3
verse 1
G
Always teaching me how to be
D
When your folks are not here to see
A
You're crashing on the floor with me
Bm
But I can't sleep
G
And I don't wanna know
D
You've found another place to go
A
I copy everything practical
Bm
And for the last time I am sure
Pre-Chorus
G D
Ooh, you are not alone
A Bm
Ooh, for the last time I am sure
G D
Ooh, you are not alone
A Bm
Ooh, for the last time I am sure
[Refrão]
G Em Bm A D A
I know what to feel when you decide, oh why
G Em Bm A D A
Hey, where is the appeal when you don't try, try?
G Em Bm A D A
verse 2
G
It's your only way to live
D
Three doors down and one room in
A
I lose my mind amongst your things
Bm
But I can't swim
G
It's the same it's just like then
D
When I was nine and you were ten
A
Wishing we could still be friends
Bm
Where we move is where we end
Pre-Chorus
G D
Ooh, you are not alone
A Bm
Ooh, for the last time I am sure
G D
Ooh, you are not alone
A Bm
Ooh, for the last time I am sure
[Refrão]
G Em Bm A D A
I know what to feel when you decide, oh why
G Em Bm A D A
Hey, where is the appeal when you don't try, try?
Bridge
G Em Bm A D A
But I can't swim
G Em Bm A D A
But I can't swim, but I can't swim, but I can't swim
G Em Bm A D A
I know what to feel when you decide, oh why
G Em Bm A D A
Hey, where is the appeal when you don't try, try?
[Refrão]
G Em Bm A D A
I know what to feel when you decide, oh why
G Em Bm A D A
Hey, where is the appeal when you don't try, try?
End on D
How to play 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 G. 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.