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Key: Eb minor•
Intro 1
Ebm7
Ebm7
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Gb
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2

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Cbadd9
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Ebm7
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Gb
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Cbadd9
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Ebm7
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Gb
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Cbadd9
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Db
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Verse 1
Eb5
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Gb5
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Cb5
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Am I loud and clear, or am I breaking up?
Eb5
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Gb5
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Cb5
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Am I still your charm, or am I just bad luck?
Eb5
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Gb5
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2

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Are we getting closer,
Cb5
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2

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Dbadd4
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or are we just getting more lost?
Eb5
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Gb5
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2

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Cb5
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I'll show you mine if you show me yours first
Ebm
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Let's compare scars,
Gb5
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2

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Cb5
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I'll tell you whose is worse
Eb5
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Gb5
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2

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Let's unwrite these pages
Cb5
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and replace them
Dbadd4
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with our own words
Chorus 1
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We live on front porches
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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and swing life away
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We get by just fine here
Dbsus4
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4

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Db
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on minimum wage
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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If love is a labor
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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I'll slave till the end
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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I won't cross these streets
Dbsus4
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Db
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until you hold my hand
Verse 2
Eb5
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I've been here so long,
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Cb5
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I think that it's time to move
Eb5
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Gb5
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Cb5
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The winter's so cold, summer's over too soon
Eb5
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Gb5
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Let's pack our bags
Cb5
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Dbadd4
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and settle down where palm trees grow
Eb5
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Gb5
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Cb5
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I've got some friends, some that I hardly know
Ebm
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But we've had some times,
Gb5
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Cb5
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I wouldn't trade for the world
Eb5
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Gb5
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We chase these days down with talks
Cb5
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Dbadd4
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of the places that we will go
Chorus 2
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We live on front porches
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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and swing life away
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We get by just fine here
Dbsus4
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Db
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on minimum wage
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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If love is a labor
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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I'll slave till the end
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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I won't cross these streets
Dbsus4
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Db
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until you hold my hand
Cb
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Db
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Until you hold my hand
Solo 1
Ebm
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Gb
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Cb
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Cb
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Abm7
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Db
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Ebm
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Gb
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Abm7
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Cbadd9
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Verse 3
Eb5
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Gb5
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Cb5
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I'll show you mine if you show me yours first
Eb5
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Let's compare scars,
Gb5
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Cb5
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I'll tell you whose is worse
Eb5
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Gb5
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Let's unwrite these pages
Cb5
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and replace them
Dbadd4
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with our own words
Chorus 3
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We live on front porches
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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and swing life away
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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We get by just fine here
Dbsus4
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Db
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on minimum wage
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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If love is a labor
Gb
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Ab7sus4
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I'll slave till the end
Ebm
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Cbadd9
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I won't cross these streets
Dbsus4
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Db
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until you hold my hand
Outro 1
Ebm7
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Cbadd9
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Swing life away
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Swing life away
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Swing life away
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Swing life away
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • Ebm7

    6

  • Gb

    2

  • Cbadd9

  • Db

    4

  • Eb5

    6

  • Gb5

    2

  • Cb5

    2

  • Dbadd4

    4

  • Ebm

    6

  • Ab7sus4

    4

  • Dbsus4

    4

  • Cb

    2

  • Abm7

    4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Swing Life Away?

The original key of Swing Life Away by Rise Against is Eb minor.

What are the main chords for Swing Life Away?

The primary chords used in Swing Life Away are Ebm, Gb, Cb, Db, Abm.

Do I need a capo to play Swing Life Away?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Is Swing Life Away beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ebm, Gb, Cb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Swing Life Away?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Swing Life Away?

The tempo of Swing Life Away is approximately 92 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Swing Life Away?

You can easily change the key of Swing Life Away using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Swing Life Away?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Swing Life Away. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Swing Life Away?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Rise Against.

Can I save Swing Life Away to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Swing Life Away to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Swing Life Away by Rise Against on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.