Swing Down Sweet Chariot
View chords used in this chart
Intro: first time, no lead
E / / / A / / / E / / / B / / /
second time, play chords
E / / / A / E / / / B / E / / /
with
E A E
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E B E
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E A
Swing low, sweet chariot
E B
Comin' for to carry me home...
E A E
Swing low, sweet chariot
E / B / E
Comin' for to carry me home.
Next verse, same chords.
E A
I looked over Jordan and what did I see...
E B
Comin' for to carry me home...
E A / E /
I saw a band of angels, coming after me...
E / B / E /
Comin' for to carry me home
This sounds good with bar chords and wah-wah-
E A B
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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All corrections, additions welcomed, as are requests for the solo. I
haven't sat down to figure it out yet, but I will if somebody wants it
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
How to play Swing Down Sweet Chariot
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 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.