Swing swing
View chords used in this chart
Main Strum:
D D D
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Punk Strum:
D D D D D D D D
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Bridge Strum (E5 and G5/F# only)
D D
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Intro:
(w/main strum): / G5 - - - / G5/F# - - - / E5 - - - / C5 - - - / x2
(w/punk strum): / G5 - - - / G5/F# - - - / E5 - - - / C5 - - - / x2
Verse (w/main strum):
G5
Days swiftly come and go, I'm dreaming of her
E5 C5
She's seeing other guys, emotions astir
G5
The sun is gone, the nights are long
E5 C5
And I am left while the tears fall
Pre Chorus (w/punk strum):
G5 E5 C5
Did you think that I would cry on the phone
G5 E5 C5
Do you know what it feels like being alone
Bm C (x2)
I'll find someone new
Chorus:
G5 G5/F#
Swing, swing, swing from the tangles of
E5 C5
My heart is crushed by a former love
G5 G5/F# E5 C5
Can you help me find a way to carry on again
Verse (w/main strum):
G5
Wish cast into the sky, I'm moving on
E5 C5
Sweet beginnings do arise, she knows I was wrong
G5
The notes are old, they bend they fold
E5 C5
so do I to a new love
Pre-Chorus and Chorus
Solo: / G5 - - - / G5/F# - - - / E5 - - - / C5 - - - / x2
Bridge:
E5 G5/F#
Bury me
G Gsus4
You thought your problems were gone
E5 G5/F#
Carry me
C5 (x2)
Away, away, away
Chorus x 2
G (hold)
How to play Swing swing
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 D. 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.