SWIM

How to play SWIM by BTS on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play D#m, A#, Em, C, Bm, B and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a strong pick if you want a modern, driving feel with a polished pop edge. At about 120 BPM, it should feel steady and energetic once you lock in the pulse, and the opening progression gives you a clear, memorable hook to lean on.

You will move between open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping your left hand relaxed while changing cleanly. The chart starts with Fm - C - F#m - D, so watch the jump from an open shape to a barre shape and back again, especially when moving into C#m and C# later on.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each change feels automatic. Then add the rest of the chart in small sections, keeping the rhythm even before you try full speed. When the shapes feel stable, bring the tempo up a little at a time until you can play it through without rushing.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.