Swingin' Doors
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Key of C, F, D
Intro
C F
Verse 1
C F C F
You have worn a path right up to my heart
C F G7
you come in for awhile but you don't stay
C F C F
and I've come to realize that your promises are lies
C F G7
to buy you time when you want to get away
[Refrão]C F C F
You must think my heart has swingin' doors
C F G7
the way that you keep comin' back and forth
C F C F
I can feel it's gettin' close to closin' time
C G7 F
and I won't be leavin' my heart open any more
Repeat Intro
Verse 2
C F C F
Well, I've heard you're back in town I suppose you'll come around
C F G7
when nights are cold and friends are hard to find
C F C F
you always seem to wait 'til all the pieces are in place
C F G7
then you walk back in and rearrange my life
Repeat Chorus
Bridge (Key of F)
Bb F C
So if you're walkin' down my street just keep on walkin' by
Bb F G7
I'm hangin' out a sign sayin' this well has gone dry
Repeat Chorus (Modulate to Key of D)
D G D G
You must think my heart has swingin' doors
D G A7
the way that you keep comin' back and forth
D G D G
I can feel it's gettin' close to closin' time
D A7 G
and I won't be leavin' my heart open any more
Outro
D A7 G
I won't be leavin' my heart open any more
D A7 D
I won't be leavin' my heart open any more
| D \ \ \ | G \ \ \ :|| D (Stop Cold)
How to play Swingin' Doors
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 C. 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.