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Swim

Conor Kiernan

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Swim by Conor Kiernan in the key of A

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
     A             Dmaj7

Verse 1
We Hid Beneath The AOak Aadd2Tree, Asus4​
ATook Shelter From The Dmaj7Rain, Dmaj7        D​
Dmaj7 And When It Started AEasAadd2ing,  Asus4​
AMade A Run For It ADmaj7gain. Dmaj7        D​

Verse 2
Dmaj7But That Storm Stayed Hanging AOverAadd2,     Asus4​
And AWe Got Soaked Right To The Dmaj7Skin, Dmaj7        D​
Dmaj7Now With The Surface Growing AColdAadd2er,   Asus4​
You're AForced To Find The Warmth WithDmaj7in.   Dmaj7        D​

Chorus
So Dmaj7Throw Me In The F#mDeep End,
F#m7You Know I'll Be AlrEight,
I'll Be Back Here By The DMorning,
With AnDother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The F#mOcean,
Though I F#mKnow The Tide Will WEin,
But Maybe When I'm DDrowning,
DI Can Learn How To DSwim,
I Can Learn How To ASwimAadd2.     Asus4      A​

Interlude
Dmaj7 Dmaj7*  D  Dmaj7

Verse 3
Caught Up In The AMomeAadd2nt,   Asus4​
AIn A Trance Under Your Dmaj7Spell,Dmaj7        D​
And Dmaj7In Pursuit Of Cheap AAtoneAadd2ment, Asus4​
I AMade A Mess Of This As Dmaj7Well. Dmaj7        D​

Verse 4
So Dmaj7Promise Me You'll ABe Aadd2There,Asus4​
When I ANeed A Hand To Dmaj7Hold, Dmaj7        D​
Dmaj7 Careful What You AWait Aadd2For,  Asus4​
It's Too AEasy Growing Dmaj7Old.

Chorus
D OoDmaj7oh, Throw Me In The F#mDeep End,
F#m7You Know I'll Be AlrEight,
I'll Be Back Here By The DMorning,
With AnDother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The F#mOcean,
Though I F#mKnow The Tide Will WEin,
But Maybe When I'm DDrowning,
DI Can Learn How To DSwim,
I Can Learn How To ASwimAadd2,     Asus4​
AI Can Learn How To Dmaj7Swim .Dmaj7 . ..  D   Dmaj7​

Interlude
A   Aadd2 Asus4 A
Dmaj7 Dmaj7* D  Dmaj7

Chorus
So Throw Me In The F#mDeep End,
F#m7You Know I'll Be AlrEight,
I'll Be Back Here By The DMorning,
With AnDother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The F#mOcean,
Though I F#mKnow The Tide Will WEin,
But Maybe When I'm DDrowning,
DI Can Learn How To DSwim,
I Can Learn How To ASwimAadd2,     Asus4      A​
I Can Learn How To Dmaj7Swim.   D​
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Swim?

The chords for Swim are: A, Dmaj7, Aadd2, Asus4, D, F#m, F#m7, E

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: A, Dmaj7, Aadd2, Asus4, D, F#m, F#m7, E

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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