Swing Low
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F C Dm C
Gm F C
[Verse 1]
F C Dm
I’ve been lost, locked up and shot
C Bb Am Gm C
I’m never gonna let them win, never going down again
F C Dm
My soul, colder than stone
C Bb F Gm C
And the dog, chewing a bone
[Chorus]
Gm C F Bb A
I, I, I’ve been waiting
Gm C F Bb A Gm
I, I, I’ve been waiting
C
Swing Low
[Post Chorus]
F C Dm C
Gm F C
[Verse 2]
F C Dm
And I’m down, tied to the sound
C Bb F Gm
Of the drum, pushing me up
C F C Dm
Come on and show me where to go
C Bb F C
Carry me home, Swing Low
[Chorus]
Gm C F Bb A
I, I, I’ve been waiting
Gm C F Bb A Gm
I, I, I’ve been waiting
C
Swing Low
[Bridge]
F C
So let’s go
Dm C F C
You mean, we’ve got to go
Dm C Dm
I'll follow you wherever you go
Dm Gm
I'll follow you wherever you want to go
C
Wherever you want to go
[Verse 1]
F C Dm
I’ve been lost, locked up and shot
C Bb Am Gm C
I’m never gonna let them win, never going down again
F C Dm
Come and show me where to go
C Bb F Gm C
Carry me home, Swing Low
[Outro]
F C Dm C
Gm F C
F C Dm C
Gm F C
F C Dm C
Gm F C
F C Dm C
Gm F C
F
How to play Swing Low
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 F. 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.