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Swim

Conor Kiernan

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

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
     D             Gmaj7

Verse 1
We Hid Beneath The DOak Dadd2Tree, Dsus4​
DTook Shelter From The Gmaj7Rain, Gmaj7        G​
Gmaj7 And When It Started DEasDadd2ing,  Dsus4​
DMade A Run For It AGmaj7gain. Gmaj7        G​

Verse 2
Gmaj7But That Storm Stayed Hanging DOverDadd2,     Dsus4​
And DWe Got Soaked Right To The Gmaj7Skin, Gmaj7        G​
Gmaj7Now With The Surface Growing DColdDadd2er,   Dsus4​
You're DForced To Find The Warmth WithGmaj7in.   Gmaj7        G​

Chorus
So Gmaj7Throw Me In The BmDeep End,
Bm7You Know I'll Be AlAright,
I'll Be Back Here By The GMorning,
With AnGother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The BmOcean,
Though I BmKnow The Tide Will AWin,
But Maybe When I'm GDrowning,
GI Can Learn How To GSwim,
I Can Learn How To DSwimDadd2.     Dsus4      D​

Interlude
Gmaj7 Gmaj7*  G  Gmaj7

Verse 3
Caught Up In The DMomeDadd2nt,   Dsus4​
DIn A Trance Under Your Gmaj7Spell,Gmaj7        G​
And Gmaj7In Pursuit Of Cheap ADtoneDadd2ment, Dsus4​
I DMade A Mess Of This As Gmaj7Well. Gmaj7        G​

Verse 4
So Gmaj7Promise Me You'll DBe Dadd2There,Dsus4​
When I DNeed A Hand To Gmaj7Hold, Gmaj7        G​
Gmaj7 Careful What You DWait Dadd2For,  Dsus4​
It's Too DEasy Growing Gmaj7Old.

Chorus
G OoGmaj7oh, Throw Me In The BmDeep End,
Bm7You Know I'll Be AlAright,
I'll Be Back Here By The GMorning,
With AnGother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The BmOcean,
Though I BmKnow The Tide Will AWin,
But Maybe When I'm GDrowning,
GI Can Learn How To GSwim,
I Can Learn How To DSwimDadd2,     Dsus4​
DI Can Learn How To Gmaj7Swim .Gmaj7 . ..  G   Gmaj7​

Interlude
D   Dadd2 Dsus4 D
Gmaj7 Gmaj7* G  Gmaj7

Chorus
So Throw Me In The BmDeep End,
Bm7You Know I'll Be AlAright,
I'll Be Back Here By The GMorning,
With AnGother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The BmOcean,
Though I BmKnow The Tide Will AWin,
But Maybe When I'm GDrowning,
GI Can Learn How To GSwim,
I Can Learn How To DSwimDadd2,     Dsus4      D​
I Can Learn How To Gmaj7Swim.   G​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Swim?

The chords for Swim are: D, Gmaj7, Dadd2, Dsus4, G, Bm, Bm7, A

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: D, Gmaj7, Dadd2, Dsus4, G, Bm, Bm7, A

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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