Key: Bb · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 176 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, Am7, D7, E7, F7
[Intro] Am [Verse] Am7 You held my head underwater and told me breathe it in Am7 You laughed when I said that below me I saw nothing D7 I didn't know you were lying but I know Am I did not want to believe you [Chorus] E7 I reach in with my hands, D7 smear it on my skin E7 The water’s warm so why not D7 start to start to slip right in E7 Come on baby, F7 D7 don't you know it’s sink or swim [Verse 2] Am Am7 I did not want to believe it and it makes me crazy how N.C. I could not breath underwater but you, you showed me how D7 I could have waited, but I know Am7 I always make it so complicated [Chorus] E7 I reach in with my hands, D7 smear it on my skin E7 The water’s warm so why not D7 start to start to slip right in E7 Come on baby, F7 D7 don't you know it’s sink or swim [Bridge] Am D7 So I hold my breath and Am count to see the stars D7 I say a prayer and Am I know the words by heart D7 So I hold my breath and Am count to see the stars D7 I say a prayer and E7 I know the words by heart [Chorus] E7 I reach in with my hands, D7 smear it on my skin E7 The water’s warm so why D7 not start to slip right in E7 Come on baby, F7 D7 don't you know E7 D7 Ooh E7 The water’s warm so why D7 not start to slip right in E7 Come on baby, F7 D7 don't you know it’s sink or swim Am
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ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Bb
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Am, Am7, D7, E7, F7
- BPM: 176
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Sink Or Swim
- Artist: Caro Kelley
- Album: Playroom
- Released Date: 29 September 2022
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Sink Or Swim in?
Sink Or Swim is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for Sink Or Swim?
You need Am, Am7, D7, E7, F7 to play Sink Or Swim by Caro Kelley.
Do I need a capo for Sink Or Swim?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Sink Or Swim by Caro Kelley.
How hard is Sink Or Swim to play on guitar?
Sink Or Swim by Caro Kelley is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.