Swimmer
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Tecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A Gm Dm C F Gm
The sun has hardly warmed the water when it crashes on the sand
Gm F Gm
You hoped it would be warmer, you say, pulling out your hand
[Interlude]
C Gm C Gm
[Verse 2]
Gm7 F Gm
The warmer waters get the more the oceans expand
Gm7 F Gm
You told me first and then I didn't really understand
[Verse 3]
C Gm
If I could turn back time
C Bb
I would and I’d be good
FM7 Gm7
I would always be kind
C G
To you
C G
To you
[Verse 4]
Gm7 F Gm7
You say "Look at this, the world still spins and beauty will never go
Gm7 F Gm7
It was there before and will be there more when there’s no I to behold"
[Interlude]
C Gm C Gm
[Verse 5]
Gm F Gm7
How suitable, you the buoy, you arms like silver fins
Gm F Gm7
Your head afloat the golden glow of waves crashing in
[Verse 6]
C Gm7
If I could make this last
C Bb
Take more of this moment
FM7 Gm
Trade in some of my past
C Gm
You swim
C Gm
You swim
C Bb FM7 Gm7
You in it all, and letting it all in
How to play Swimmer
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 A. 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.