Swing Down, Sweet Chariot

· by Elvis Presley

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(CN.C.)Why don’t you (F)swing down, sweet char i ot, stop and let me ride.

Swing down, char i ot, stop and let me ride.

(F7)Rock me, Lord, (Bb)rock me, Lord, calm and eas y.

Well I’ve got a home on the oth er (F)side.

Why don’t you (F)swing down, sweet char i ot, stop and let me ride.

Swing down, char i ot, stop and let me ride.

(F7)Rock me, Lord, (Bb)rock me, Lord, calm and eas y.

Well I’ve got a home on the oth er (F)side.

Why don’t you (F)side.

(Swing, swing, swing, swing.) Well,

well.

(Swing, swing, swing.) Well, well, well, well.

(Swing, swing, swing.) E (F)ze kiel went down in the mid dle of the field, He saw i an an gel work in’ on a char i ot wheel.

Was n’t n’t so par tic u lar ’bout the char in’ i ot wheel,

just want ed to see how a char i ot feel.

Why don’t you oth er (F)side.

Well, I got a Fa ther in the Prom ised Land,

ain’t gon na stop un til I shake His hand.

(F7)Rock me, Lord, (Bb)rock me, Lord, calm and eas y, I’ve got a home on the oth er (F)side.

Why don’t you swing down, sweet char i ot, stop and let me ride;

Swing down, char i ot, stop and let me ride.

(F7)Rock me, Lord, (Bb)rock me, Lord, Calm and eas y.

Well, I’ve got a home on the oth er (F)side.

Swing Down, Sweet Chariot by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Swing Down, Sweet Chariot” by Elvis Presley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" use?: Just 8 chords: Bb, C, C7, C9, F, F7, G7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.