Sinking Slow
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Verse:
C Em Am G
All the broken pieces
C Em Am
Lying in a pile
C Em Am G
Waiting to be swept up
Em F
From the bathroom tile
C Em Am G
Broke my only mirror
C Em Am
Feeling not quite right
C Em Am G
Empty little bedroom
Em F
And a long night
[Refrão]
C Am Dmin
Oh, I miss my honey so
Now I'm cold and lonely
C Am Dmin
Oh, and I hope she comes back home
C Em F Em Am x2
To her boy whose heart is broke
C Em F
I'm sinking slow
C G F
I'm sinking slow
Verse:
C Em Am G
Born into a strange world
C Em Am
Waiting for a train
C Em Am G
Sliding 'round Chicago
Em F
In a soft rain
C Em Am G
Year of No Returning
C Em Am
Hanging on the wall
C Em Am G
Praying for salvation
Em F
And a phone call
[Refrão]
C Am Dmin
Oh, I miss my honey so
And my childhood's ending
C Am Dmin
Oh, and she's got to come back home
C Em F Em Am x2
To her boy descending slow
C Em F
I'm sinking slow
C G F
I'm sinking slow
How to play Sinking Slow
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 C. 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.