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Swim

Conor Kiernan

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

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
     E             Amaj7

Verse 1
We Hid Beneath The EOak Eadd2Tree, Esus4​
ETook Shelter From The Amaj7Rain, Amaj7        A​
Amaj7 And When It Started EEasEadd2ing,  Esus4​
EMade A Run For It AAmaj7gain. Amaj7        A​

Verse 2
Amaj7But That Storm Stayed Hanging EOverEadd2,     Esus4​
And EWe Got Soaked Right To The Amaj7Skin, Amaj7        A​
Amaj7Now With The Surface Growing EColdEadd2er,   Esus4​
You're EForced To Find The Warmth WithAmaj7in.   Amaj7        A​

Chorus
So Amaj7Throw Me In The C#mDeep End,
C#m7You Know I'll Be AlrBight,
I'll Be Back Here By The AMorning,
With AnAother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The C#mOcean,
Though I C#mKnow The Tide Will WBin,
But Maybe When I'm ADrowning,
AI Can Learn How To ASwim,
I Can Learn How To ESwimEadd2.     Esus4      E​

Interlude
Amaj7 Amaj7*  A  Amaj7

Verse 3
Caught Up In The EMomeEadd2nt,   Esus4​
EIn A Trance Under Your Amaj7Spell,Amaj7        A​
And Amaj7In Pursuit Of Cheap AEtoneEadd2ment, Esus4​
I EMade A Mess Of This As Amaj7Well. Amaj7        A​

Verse 4
So Amaj7Promise Me You'll EBe Eadd2There,Esus4​
When I ENeed A Hand To Amaj7Hold, Amaj7        A​
Amaj7 Careful What You EWait Eadd2For,  Esus4​
It's Too EEasy Growing Amaj7Old.

Chorus
A OoAmaj7oh, Throw Me In The C#mDeep End,
C#m7You Know I'll Be AlrBight,
I'll Be Back Here By The AMorning,
With AnAother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The C#mOcean,
Though I C#mKnow The Tide Will WBin,
But Maybe When I'm ADrowning,
AI Can Learn How To ASwim,
I Can Learn How To ESwimEadd2,     Esus4​
EI Can Learn How To Amaj7Swim .Amaj7 . ..  A   Amaj7​

Interlude
E   Eadd2 Esus4 E
Amaj7 Amaj7* A  Amaj7

Chorus
So Throw Me In The C#mDeep End,
C#m7You Know I'll Be AlrBight,
I'll Be Back Here By The AMorning,
With AnAother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The C#mOcean,
Though I C#mKnow The Tide Will WBin,
But Maybe When I'm ADrowning,
AI Can Learn How To ASwim,
I Can Learn How To ESwimEadd2,     Esus4      E​
I Can Learn How To Amaj7Swim.   A​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Swim?

The chords for Swim are: E, Amaj7, Eadd2, Esus4, A, C#m, C#m7, B

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: E, Amaj7, Eadd2, Esus4, A, C#m, C#m7, B

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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