Slip Away
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Capo on 3
G* means v short just pluck the 2nd string then the 3rd and 6th together - none of the
fingerstyle
[Verse 1]
C Dm
Oh river, come and carry me
G F C Em Am
Till I return to whiskey bone and stone
C F Dm G
Brave winged spirit, guide us home
[Chorus]
Am G Dm G* Am G Dm G*
Don't slip away, stray with me
Am G Dm G*
Forever like sand holds the ocean
Am G Dm G*
Don't slip away
[Verse 2]
C Dm
Only wild open plains
G F C Em Am
A barren sky, circling birds of prey
C F Dm G
The wind groans, whistling his shame
[Chorus]
Am G Dm G* Am G Dm G*
Don't slip away, stray with me
Am G Dm G*
Forever like sand holds the ocean
Am G Dm G*
Don't slip away
How to play Slip Away
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.