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The Swimming Song

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Swimming Song by The Head and the Heart in the key of E

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

Intro
E E
B C#m
C#m A
B C#m
B E

Verse 1
This ESummer I Went Swimming
This SBummer I Might Have DC#mrowned
But I Held My Breath And I AKicked My Feet
And I BMoved My Arms AC#mround.
I MBoved My Arms ArEound.

Verse 2
This SEummer I Swam In The Ocean
I SBwam In The Swimming C#mPool
Salt'n My Wounds, ChAlorine In My Eyes,
I'm A SBelf Destructive C#mFool,
SBelf-Destructive FEool.

Instrumental
E E
B C#m
C#m A
B C#m
B E

Verse 3
This SuEmmer I Did The Backstroke,
And YBou Know That Thats Not C#mAll.
I Did The Breast Stroke And The AButterfly,
And The OBld Australian C#mCrawl,
The OBld Australian CErawl.

Verse 4
This SuEmmer I Swam In A Public Place
And A BReservoir ToC#m Boot,
At The Latter I Was IAnformal,
At The BFormer I Wore My SC#muit,
I WBore My Swimming SuEit.

Instrumental 2
E E
B C#m
C#m A
B C#m
B E

Verse 5
This ESummer I Did Swan Dives,
And JBack Knives For You C#mAll.
And Once When You Weren't LAooking
I BDid A CannonC#mball,
I BDid A CannonbEall.

Verse 6
This ESummer I Went Swimming
This SBummer I Might Have DC#mrowned
But I Held My Breath And I AKicked My Feet
And I BMoved My Arms AC#mround.
I MBoved My Arms ArEound.

Outro
*Whilst Humming
E E
B C#m
C#m A
B C#m
BX3E
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Swimming Song?

The chords for The Swimming Song are: E, B, C#m, A

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: E, B, C#m, A

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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