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The Swimming Song

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Swimming Song by The Head and the Heart

Transpose -2 And Capo On 2Nd Fret For Easier Chords

Intro
A A
E F#m
F#m D
E F#m
E A

Verse 1
This ASummer I Went Swimming
This SEummer I Might Have DF#mrowned
But I Held My Breath And I DKicked My Feet
And I EMoved My Arms AF#mround.
I MEoved My Arms ArAound.

Verse 2
This SAummer I Swam In The Ocean
I SEwam In The Swimming F#mPool
Salt'n My Wounds, ChDlorine In My Eyes,
I'm A SEelf Destructive F#mFool,
SEelf-Destructive FAool.

Instrumental
A A
E F#m
F#m D
E F#m
E A

Verse 3
This SuAmmer I Did The Backstroke,
And YEou Know That Thats Not F#mAll.
I Did The Breast Stroke And The DButterfly,
And The OEld Australian F#mCrawl,
The OEld Australian CArawl.

Verse 4
This SuAmmer I Swam In A Public Place
And A EReservoir ToF#m Boot,
At The Latter I Was IDnformal,
At The EFormer I Wore My SF#muit,
I WEore My Swimming SuAit.

Instrumental 2
A A
E F#m
F#m D
E F#m
E A

Verse 5
This ASummer I Did Swan Dives,
And JEack Knives For You F#mAll.
And Once When You Weren't LDooking
I EDid A CannonF#mball,
I EDid A CannonbAall.

Verse 6
This ASummer I Went Swimming
This SEummer I Might Have DF#mrowned
But I Held My Breath And I DKicked My Feet
And I EMoved My Arms AF#mround.
I MEoved My Arms ArAound.

Outro
*Whilst Humming
A A
E F#m
F#m D
E F#m
EX3A
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Swimming Song?

The chords for The Swimming Song are: A, E, F#m, D

What is the original key of The Swimming Song?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing The Swimming Song?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Swimming Song in another key?

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

Can The Swimming Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Swimming Song on ukulele?

Chord The Swimming Song can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Swimming Song?

The Swimming Song uses 4 chords: A, E, F#m, D

What is the easiest way to play The Swimming Song?

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 The Swimming Song released in?

The Swimming Song was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Swimming Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Swimming Song 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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