a-ha - The Swing of Things: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "The Swing of Things" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn The Swing of Things ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Swing of Things" smoothly on your ukulele.
Bm D E Bm D E They say the world's an eventful place Bm D E Bm D E You give me news I don't want to know Bm F#m G A You say that I should care that I should speak Bm D E Bm D E my mind Chorus: F#m D A Bm Oh but how can I speak of the world rushing by D A D With a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes E7 F#m D A Bm Have we come to the point of no turning back D A Or is it still time to get into the Bm D E Bm D E swing of things Let us walk through this windless city I'll go on till the winter gets me Oh, "sleep" you wrote, "sleep, my dear" In a letter somewhere Chorus: Oh, but how can I sleep with your voice in my head With an ocean between us and room in my bed Oh, have I come to the point where I'm losing the grip Or is it still time to get into the swing of things Oh, when she glows in the dark and I'm weak by the sight Of this breathtaking beauty in which I can hide Oh, there's a world full out there of people I fear But given time I'll get into the swing of things Yes, when she glows in the dark and I'm struck by the sight I know that I'll need this for the rest of my life What have I done? What lies I have told I've played games with the ones that rescued my soul Oh, have I come to the point where I'm losing the grip Or is it still time to get into the swing of things | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  D  E  E7  F#m  G  Bm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Swing of Things" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Swing of Things" by a-ha.