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(F)Swing low,
sweet (Bb)cha ri (F)ot,
com in’ for to car ry me (C)home.
(F7)Swing low,
sweet (Bb)cha ri (F)ot,
(C7)com in’ for to car ry me (F)home.
I (Gm7)looked o ver Jor dan and (Gm7)what did I see?
(Bb)Com in’ for to car ry me (C)home,
A (F7)band of an gels (F)com in’ af ter me,
(C7)com in’ for to car ry me (F)home.
(F)Swing low,
sweet (Bb)cha ri (F)ot,
com in’ for to car ry me (C)home.
(F7)Swing low,
sweet (Bb)cha ri (F)ot,
(C7)com in’ for to car ry me (F)home.
If (Gm7)you get ver there be and (Gm7)fore did I do,
(Bb)com in’ for to car ry me (C)home,
tell (F7)all my friends I’m (F)com in’ in’, ter too,
(C7)com in’ for to car ry me (F)home.
(F)home.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Swing Low, 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, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Swing Low, 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 Low, Sweet Chariot" is in F.
- What key is "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by African-American Spiritual played in?
- Swing Low, 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 Low, Sweet Chariot"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"?
- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
- Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Swing Low, 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 Low, Sweet Chariot" is in the key of F at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Swing Low, 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.