John Meisel - Slow Down
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chorus]
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, slow down and smell the flowers
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, and take a look at what's around
[Verse]
G C G F C
Have you ever sat and watched the sky/On a slow and lazy afternoon
G C D
Sat and watched the soft, white clouds above?
G C G F C
Feel the sun against your skin and on your face
G C G F C
Let its warmth penetrate your shell/And open up to the joy it freely offers
[Chorus]
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, slow down and smell the flowers
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, and take a look at what's around
[Verse]
G C G F C G
Lay down flat against the ground/press your back into the fragrant Earth
G C G F C G
Rest your head in a pile of leaves/dried golden in the daylight
G C G F C G
Roll around and somersault, or turn a couple of cartwheels
G C G F C
And let the sounds of quiet sing you to sleep
[Chorus]
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, slow down and smell the flowers
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, and take a look at what's around
[Verse]
G C G F C G
Remember back when you were young, doing what you wanted to do
G C D
Spent your time with friends and by yourself
G C G F C G
When did we lose that happiness and why did we choose to give it up
G C D
When we could keep the magic in our lives
[Verse]
G C G F C G
Well, there's no need to worry friend/you know your days of love don't have to end
G C G F C G
Throw off your clothes and put on a smile/let's dance and sing for a little while
G C G F C D
Laugh in the nighttime, laugh all day/raise your voices and let me hear you say
[Chorus]
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, slow down and smell the flowers
G C G F C G
People won't you slow down, and take a look at what's around
How to play John Meisel - Slow Down
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 E. 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.