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[C]I bet you [Am]feel it now, baby
[C]Especially since we've only [Am]known each other one day
[C]But, I've got to [Am]work shit out, baby
[C]I'm exorcising demons, got 'em [Am]running 'round the block now
[C]Location drop, now
[Am]Pedal to the floor like [C]you running from the cops now
[Am]Oh, what [C]a cop out
[Am]You picked a dance with the [C]devil, and you lucked out (yuh)
[C]The water's getting colder, let [Am]me in your ocean, swim
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]'specially when I'm smoking, swim
[C]World is on my shoulders, [Am]keep your body open, swim
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]keep your body open, swim
[C]Pop a couple pills [Am]in the daytime, uh
[C]Heard you got a friend, [Am]what her head like? Uh
[C]Probably should've fucked on [Am]the first night, uh
[C]Now I gotta wait [Am]for the green light, uh
[C]I don't wanna wait [Am]for no green light, uh
[C]Narcolepsy got me [Am]feeling stage fright, uh
[C]Luckily, I float [Am]at insane heights, yeah
[C]Luckily, luckily, [Am]luckily, yah
[C]Location drop, now
[Am]Pedal to the floor like [C]you running from the cops now
[Am]Oh, what a [C]cop out, uh
[Am]You picked a dance with the [C]devil, and you lucked out, yeah
[C]The water's getting colder, let [Am]me in your ocean, swim
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]'specially when I'm smoking, swim
[C]World is on my shoulders, [Am]keep your body open, swim
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]keep your body open, swim
[Am]Swim, push the water to [C]the edge and watch it drip
[Am]Check your footing, don't get [C]caught up in the rip, no
[Am]I know I said I'd [C]call, I never did, no
[Am]Swim, swim now
[C]I can take you even [Am]though I've never been there
[C]The tide has currently been thrashing [Am]around me again and again, yeah
[C]I've been drowning for a minute, [Am]your body keeps pulling me in, girl
[C]The water's getting colder, let [Am]me in your ocean, swim
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]'specially when I'm smoking, swim
[C]World is on my shoulders, [Am]keep your body open, swim
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]I'm swimming, I'm [Am]swimming, I'm swimming, yeah
[C]Out in California, I've [Am]been forward stroking, swim
[C]So hard to ignore ya, [Am]keep your body open, swim
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyC (C Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelVery Easy
Capo PositionNo Capo
Chord Count2 Unique Chords
GenreAlternative
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Swim by Chase Atlantic is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Swim by Chase Atlantic: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (C, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – vi
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CAm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle2 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
quizHow to play the easy chords for Swim (Chase Atlantic)?
To play the Easy Chords for Swim, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Swim?
The original recording key for Swim by Chase Atlantic is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.