Settle for a slowdown
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Capo 3rd Fret
(Bm) (D) (G) (Bm) (D) (G)
(Bm) I must (D) look just like a (G) fool
(Bm) Here in the (D) middle of the (G) road
(D) Standin' (A) there in your rear(G)view
Gettin' (Bm) soaked to the bone (D) (G)
(Bm) This land is as (D) flat as it is (G) mean
(Bm) (A) man can (D) see for hundred (G) miles
(D) So I'm still pra(A)yin' I might (G) see
The glow of the (Bm) brake light (D) (G)
But your (D) wheels just turn
Down the (Bm) road ahead
If it (G) hurts at all
You ain't (A) showed it yet
I keep (D) lookin' for
The (Bm) slightest sign
That (G) you might miss
What you (A) left behind
I (Em) know there's nothin' (D/F#) stoppin' you (G) now
But, I'd settle for a (Bm) slowdown (D) (G)
(Bm) I held on (D) longer than I (G) should
(Bm) Believin' (D) you might change your (G) mind
(D) And those bright (A) lights of Holly(G)wood
Would (Bm) fade in time (D) (G)
Repeat Chorus
Solo
But your (D) wheels just turn
Down the (Bm) road ahead
If it (G) hurts at all
You ain't (A) showed it yet
You're just a (D) tiny dot
On that (Bm) horizon line
Come on (G) tap those brakes
Baby (A) just one time
I (Em) know there's nothing (D/F#) stopping you (G) now
I'm not (Em) asking you to (D/F#) turn back ar(G)ound
I'd settle for a (Bm) slowdown (D) (G)
Come on just (Bm) slowdown (D) (G)
I'd settle for a (Bm) slowdown (D) (G)
How to play Settle for a slowdown
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 Bm. 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.