Dance Slow Decades
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D Dmaj7
thought I had a clue
D
it was passing by
D Dmaj7
thought I had an answer
D
it was just a sigh
D Dmaj7
thought I had a dream once
D
don't remember what
D Dmaj7
your voice cut straight through me
D
right down to my bones
D Dmaj7
like a winters wind it
D
knocked out my soul
D Dmaj7
thought i had some time here
D
left my watch home
D Dmaj7
thought i had ideas once
D
they were all unknown
D Dmaj7
thought i conquered something
D
but it took me down
D Dmaj7
what i thought i heard clearly
D
it wasn't sound
D Dmaj7
thought i felt your heart beat
D
it was just my kind of tune
D Dmaj7
and to what gods will
D
my life be a mantel
D Dmaj7
D
D Dmaj7
D
A G
I can hear you crying
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
and I'm crying too
A G
The world might be lying
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
but so are you
A G
I can see you dancing
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
if you just take the step
A G
you might still have it in you
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
give yourself the benefit
A G
and dance slow decades
D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
don't let the sun
A G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
even when you're the only one
A G
don't look around
D
it's not right
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
it's not wrong
A G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
dance because you know this song
A G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
I've danced because I know this one
A G Em G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
A G Em G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
A G Em G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
A G Em G D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
How to play Dance Slow Decades
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.