Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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Chord Chart
Verse/Chorus
GG
GG
CC
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GG
DD
DD
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CC
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DD
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Chords used:
C
D
G
Lyrics
I looked over Jordan, and what did I see,
Coming for to carry me home.
I saw a band of angels coming after me,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
If you get back to heaven before I do,
Coming for to carry me home.
You'll tell all your friends I'll be coming there too,
Coming for to carry me home.Demo Videos
About This Song
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a traditional African American spiritual that's become a bluegrass standard. Its simple three-chord structure and familiar melody make it welcoming for newer players, and its powerful lyrics about deliverance have resonated with audiences for generations.