Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: D, Am, Em, G, C
[Intro] D Am Em G [Verse] D Am Em Everybody's thinkin' 'bout all the G Things they're missin' out D Am Em G Wastin' time lookin' back D Am Actin' like they live it up, Em G When it's really just a front D Am Em G How funny is that? [Pre-Chorus] D Am If you ain't awake Em G I'll call you when it's goin' down D Am Stayin' up late Em N.C. Waitin' by the telephone [Chorus] D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C Nobody said you could fit it G All in (Yeah, yeah) [Verse] D Am You'll lose the moment like Em G You're not here D Am Baby, you can blink, Em G You won't miss it, my dear D Am You act like missin' Em G Out is your only fear D Am You didn't miss sh*t, Em G Let me make that clear [Pre-Chorus] D Am If you ain't awake Em G I'll call you when it's goin' down D Am Stayin' up late Em N.C. Waitin' by the telephone [Chorus] D Am C G If this is it, it's a swing and a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C G If this is it, it's a swing and a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C G If this is it, it's a swing and a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C G Nobody said you could fit it all in (Yeah, yeah) [Post-Chorus] D Am C G D Am Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah C G Yeah, yeah, yeah [Bridge] Em A-Okay, baby, get it straight C G It's not as good as they claim Em Make no mistake, It's really not so great C G It's not as good as they claim [Pre-Chorus] D Am If you ain't awake Em G I'll call you when it's goin' down D Am Stayin' up late Em N.C. Waitin' by the telephone [Chorus] D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C If this is it, it's a swing G And a miss (Yeah, yeah) D Am C Nobody said you could fit it G All in (Yeah, yeah) [Outro] D Am C Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, G D Am Yeah, yeah C G Yeah, yeah, yeah
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 18th of February 2022, the track was released. The track was from the album Cowboy Tears.
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Track Info
- Song: Swing And A Miss
- Artist: Oliver Tree
- Written by John Hill, Casey Mattson, Whethan & Oliver Tree
- Produced by John Hill, Casey Mattson, Whethan & Oliver Tree
- Album: Cowboy Tears
- Released Date: 18 February 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: D, Am, Em, G, C
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 Am – x02210 Em – 022000 G – 320003 C – x32010 | D – 2220 Am – 2000 Em – 0402 G – 0232 C – 0003 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Swing And A Miss in?
Swing And A Miss is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Swing And A Miss?
You need D, Am, Em, G, C to play Swing And A Miss by Oliver Tree.
Do I need a capo for Swing And A Miss?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Swing And A Miss by Oliver Tree.
How hard is Swing And A Miss to play on guitar?
Swing And A Miss by Oliver Tree is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.