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Moonlight Swim

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Moonlight Swim by Elvis Presley

Intro
  D   G   D   G
  D   G/G#   A7

Verse
Let's Go On A Moonlight SwiDm FaGr Away DFrom The Crowd All Alone Upon The Beach Our
Lips And Our Arms Close Wthin EacDh Other's Reach            A7​
Will BeG On A MoonliDght Swim Let's Go
On A MoonliDght      G​
Swim DTothe Raft We Can Race
After Just A Lttle While I'l Sit And Pretend          G​
That You're On A Desert IslDe With Me On A Moonlight Swim  A7                 G      D​

Pre-Hook
Though The Air Is ColdG With Kisses Oh So Sweet I'll Keep You Warm So Very WDarm                    E7   A7             E7​
From Head To You Feet         A7​

Hook
Let's Go On A Moonlight SwiDm WeG're In OveD And Above There's A Crazy Baloon
That Sits Winking Down And Inviting Us To Come On DIn                        A7​
On A MoonGlight Swim       D​
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Moonlight Swim?

The chords for Moonlight Swim are: D, G, G/G#, A7, E7

What is the original key of Moonlight Swim?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Moonlight Swim?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Moonlight Swim in another key?

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

Can Moonlight Swim be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Moonlight Swim on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Moonlight Swim?

Moonlight Swim uses 5 chords: D, G, G/G#, A7, E7

What is the easiest way to play Moonlight 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 Moonlight Swim released in?

Moonlight Swim was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Moonlight Swim?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Moonlight 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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