Teddy Swims - The Door

How to play Teddy Swims - The Door by Teddy Swims on guitar

This song is a great beginner tune because it sits in a steady groove and gives you a strong, moody feel right away. You can focus on clean changes and a consistent pulse instead of tricky lead work, so it feels rewarding fast.

The chart leans on barre shapes, especially C#m and D#m, so your fretting hand will need to stay relaxed and accurate. The main change to watch is the move from C#m to Cm and back again, since that shift can feel small on paper but awkward under your fingers.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each chord rings clearly. Then practice the C#m to Cm switch on its own, add D#m, and only after that bring everything up toward the song's pace. Keep it even and let the rhythm settle before you push speed.

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.