Swimmin' Time Chords
Swimmin' Time by Shovels And Rope is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Am with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords Am, Dm, F and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Am
Am
You can see the water coming out of the ground
Dm
You can see the foundation slipping down
Am
But you can't help but wonder how long it will be
Dm
Before the restless ocean comes lapping through the branches of the trees
F
When the full moon pulls up a mighty tide and there's no place to run and no place to hide
E
When the ghosts in the ocean turn up the sea and the waves come crashing over you and me
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
Am
When the distance is the ? of the ? day (?)
When the sun calls forth its wandering rays
Dm
When all of the island has gone to rust
And every living thing has turned to dust
Am
There won't be anyone left to float your boat
They all went to high ground while their vessels couldn't float
Dm
They scream God's will but you know it's a lie
But you own book it says, "by fire next time"
F
But the golden age cracked open and there was nothing inside (?)
E
Cast off the ? , build a levy of lies (?)
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
F
Bite down on the leather and close your eyes
E
There's nothing to be done that could turn the tide
F
The money in your eyes has left you blind
E
You'll be the one drowning when it's swimming time
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
Am Dm
I can see it coming, I can see it coming
Am Dm (4x)