Swing And Sway
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Intro
B D#m A#m B x2
D#m C# A#m B x2
[Verso 1]
B D#m
a simple remedy
A#m B
will make this go away
B D#m
a simple plan make
A#m B
The car hit the water
B D#m
or sleep in bed all
A#m B
Day and drift away
B D#m
I could stay if you want?
A#m B
Stay we could talk
D#m C# A#m
Until how long
B D#m
It takes you to tell
C# A#m B
Me that you’re okay
B
It’s like i’m hanging from a
D#m A#m B
Tree and you won’t cut me down
B D#m
Like we’re falling in a dream
A#m B
No clarity all clouds it’s
D#m
Like i’m hanging from a
C# A#m B D#m
Tree like i’m hanging
C# A#m B
From a tree i
Swing and sway
[Verso 2]
B D#m
a simple remedy
A#m B
will make this go away
B
I can’t count on
D#m A#m
Time kill it now
B
Make me better
B D#m
i’ll sleep in bed all
A#m B
Day and drift away
B D#m
I could stay if you want
A#m B
Stay we could talk
B
It’s like i’m hanging from a
D#m A#m B
Tree and you won’t cut me down
B D#m
Like we’re falling in a dream
A#m B
No clarity all clouds it’s
D#m
Like i’m hanging from a
C# A#m B D#m
Tree like i’m hanging
C# A#m B
From a tree i
B D#m A#m B
Swing and sway
I’m swinging
B D#m
they drift away when
A#m B
The car hits the water
B D#m
you drift away when your
A#m B
Head hits the pillow
B D#m
i swing and sway cause
A#m B
I can’t say a word
B
And i’m stuck in these
D#m A#m
Woods in the darkness
B F# B D#m B
I’ll die by this tree
F# B D#m B
I swing and sway
F# B D#m B
It’s like i’m hanging from a tree
F# B
It’s like i’m hanging from a tree
D#m B
And you won’t cut me down
B D#m A#m B B D#m A#m B
I swing and sway
How to play Swing And 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 B. 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.