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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 160 BPM.
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About “Swing Down, Sweet Chariot”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" is in F.
- What key is "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Swing Down, Sweet Chariot is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, C7, C9, F, F7, G7, Gm.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" is in the key of F at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.