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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Swing Down, Sweet Chariot" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Swing Down, Sweet Chariot”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Swing Down, Sweet Chariot". Key of F, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.