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Swim

Conor Kiernan

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

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
     G             Cmaj7

Verse 1
We Hid Beneath The GOak Gadd2Tree, Gsus4​
GTook Shelter From The Cmaj7Rain, Cmaj7        C​
Cmaj7 And When It Started GEasGadd2ing,  Gsus4​
GMade A Run For It ACmaj7gain. Cmaj7        C​

Verse 2
Cmaj7But That Storm Stayed Hanging GOverGadd2,     Gsus4​
And GWe Got Soaked Right To The Cmaj7Skin, Cmaj7        C​
Cmaj7Now With The Surface Growing GColdGadd2er,   Gsus4​
You're GForced To Find The Warmth WithCmaj7in.   Cmaj7        C​

Chorus
So Cmaj7Throw Me In The EmDeep End,
Em7You Know I'll Be AlDright,
I'll Be Back Here By The CMorning,
With AnCother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The EmOcean,
Though I EmKnow The Tide Will DWin,
But Maybe When I'm CDrowning,
CI Can Learn How To CSwim,
I Can Learn How To GSwimGadd2.     Gsus4      G​

Interlude
Cmaj7 Cmaj7*  C  Cmaj7

Verse 3
Caught Up In The GMomeGadd2nt,   Gsus4​
GIn A Trance Under Your Cmaj7Spell,Cmaj7        C​
And Cmaj7In Pursuit Of Cheap AGtoneGadd2ment, Gsus4​
I GMade A Mess Of This As Cmaj7Well. Cmaj7        C​

Verse 4
So Cmaj7Promise Me You'll GBe Gadd2There,Gsus4​
When I GNeed A Hand To Cmaj7Hold, Cmaj7        C​
Cmaj7 Careful What You GWait Gadd2For,  Gsus4​
It's Too GEasy Growing Cmaj7Old.

Chorus
C OoCmaj7oh, Throw Me In The EmDeep End,
Em7You Know I'll Be AlDright,
I'll Be Back Here By The CMorning,
With AnCother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The EmOcean,
Though I EmKnow The Tide Will DWin,
But Maybe When I'm CDrowning,
CI Can Learn How To CSwim,
I Can Learn How To GSwimGadd2,     Gsus4​
GI Can Learn How To Cmaj7Swim .Cmaj7 . ..  C   Cmaj7​

Interlude
G   Gadd2 Gsus4 G
Cmaj7 Cmaj7* C  Cmaj7

Chorus
So Throw Me In The EmDeep End,
Em7You Know I'll Be AlDright,
I'll Be Back Here By The CMorning,
With AnCother Sleepless Night,
And I Want To Fight The EmOcean,
Though I EmKnow The Tide Will DWin,
But Maybe When I'm CDrowning,
CI Can Learn How To CSwim,
I Can Learn How To GSwimGadd2,     Gsus4      G​
I Can Learn How To Cmaj7Swim.   C​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Swim?

The chords for Swim are: G, Cmaj7, Gadd2, Gsus4, C, Em, Em7, D

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: G, Cmaj7, Gadd2, Gsus4, C, Em, Em7, D

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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