Slip Away
View chords used in this chart
C x32033
Em 022033
[Intro]
G C Em C
G C Em C
[Verse]
G C
Throw caution to the wind
Em C G
Baby put your best foot forward, because I've
C Em C
Got no place else I'd rather be
G C Em
Don't make any plans (oh no no)
C G
Don't make any decisions now baby, because we're
C Em C
Just out to see what we can see
[Chorus]
Em C
Everything fades from my vision now
Em C
Everything fades from my view
Em C
Everything I've ever known it now
C C
Leads me here where all I need is
G C Em C
You, my love, would you slip away
G C Em C
With me, my love, would you slip away
[Verse]
G C
I've been driving all night
Em C
Just to hold you in my arms again
G C
Bathing in the car lights
Em C
Until I can feel you safe and warm
[Chorus]
Em C
Everything fades from my vision now
Em C
Everything fades from my view
Em C
Everything I've ever known it now
C C
Leads me here where all I need is
G C Em C
You, my love, would you slip away
G C Em C
With me, my love, would you slip away
[Bridge]
G C Em C
G C Em C
[Verse]
G C
Let Saturday bleed into Sunday
Em C
And wipe that smile from your eyes
G C
When everybody's busy being everybody else
Em C
You know we can just lie here for awhile
[Chorus]
Em C
Everything fades from my vision now
Em C
Everything fades from my view
Em C
Everything I've ever known it now
C C
Leads me here where all I need is
G C Em C
You, my love, would you slip away
G C Em C
With me, my love, would you slip away
[Outro]
G C
Oh my love, my love, my love
Em C
Oh my love, my love, my love
G C
Oh my love, my love, my love
Em C G
Oh my love
How to play Slip Away
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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.