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Swim

Conor Kiernan

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Swim by Conor Kiernan

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Bpm:      68
Single Released: 27 March 2026

Note: In The Verses You Can Also Play Just The Main Chords Ie The C And F Chords

Chords
Cadd2       x30010
Csus4       x33011
Fmaj7*      xx3230
Capo: Fret 5 (for easiest chords)
If You Want To Play This Without Capo Set The Transpose Button At +5.

Verse
     C             Fmaj7

Verse 1
We Hid Beneath The COak Cadd2Tree, Csus4​
CTook Shelter From The Fmaj7Rain, Fmaj7        F​
Fmaj7 And When It Started CEasCadd2ing,  Csus4​
CMade A Run For It AFmaj7gain. Fmaj7        F​

Verse 2
Fmaj7But That Storm Stayed Hanging COverCadd2,     Csus4​
And CWe Got Soaked Right To The Fmaj7Skin, Fmaj7        F​
Fmaj7Now With The Surface Growing CColdCadd2er,   Csus4​
You're CForced To Find The Warmth WithFmaj7in.   Fmaj7        F​

Chorus
So Fmaj7Throw Me In The AmDeep End,
Am7You Know I'll Be AlGright,
I'll Be Back Here By The FMorning,
With AnFother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The AmOcean,
Though I AmKnow The Tide Will GWin,
But Maybe When I'm FDrowning,
FI Can Learn How To FSwim,
I Can Learn How To CSwimCadd2.     Csus4      C​

Interlude
Fmaj7 Fmaj7*  F  Fmaj7

Verse 3
Caught Up In The CMomeCadd2nt,   Csus4​
CIn A Trance Under Your Fmaj7Spell,Fmaj7        F​
And Fmaj7In Pursuit Of Cheap ACtoneCadd2ment, Csus4​
I CMade A Mess Of This As Fmaj7Well. Fmaj7        F​

Verse 4
So Fmaj7Promise Me You'll CBe Cadd2There,Csus4​
When I CNeed A Hand To Fmaj7Hold, Fmaj7        F​
Fmaj7 Careful What You CWait Cadd2For,  Csus4​
It's Too CEasy Growing Fmaj7Old.

Chorus
F OoFmaj7oh, Throw Me In The AmDeep End,
Am7You Know I'll Be AlGright,
I'll Be Back Here By The FMorning,
With AnFother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The AmOcean,
Though I AmKnow The Tide Will GWin,
But Maybe When I'm FDrowning,
FI Can Learn How To FSwim,
I Can Learn How To CSwimCadd2,     Csus4​
CI Can Learn How To Fmaj7Swim .Fmaj7 . ..  F   Fmaj7​

Interlude
C   Cadd2 Csus4 C
Fmaj7 Fmaj7* F  Fmaj7

Chorus
So Throw Me In The AmDeep End,
Am7You Know I'll Be AlGright,
I'll Be Back Here By The FMorning,
With AnFother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The AmOcean,
Though I AmKnow The Tide Will GWin,
But Maybe When I'm FDrowning,
FI Can Learn How To FSwim,
I Can Learn How To CSwimCadd2,     Csus4      C​
I Can Learn How To Fmaj7Swim.   F​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Swim?

The chords for Swim are: C, Fmaj7, Cadd2, Csus4, F, Am, Am7, G

What is the original key of Swim?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Swim?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Swim in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Swim be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Swim on ukulele?

Chord Swim can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Swim?

Swim uses 8 chords: C, Fmaj7, Cadd2, Csus4, F, Am, Am7, G

What is the easiest way to play Swim?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Swim released in?

Swim was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Swim?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Swim to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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