Slippin Away
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E
People are talking about us
What did we do that's wrong, so wrong
A B E D A
Now we've got a reputation about a mile long
E
When we find ourselves on that one way street
We're both headed for trouble, you see
A
And it's so easy to find
B E D A
You walking so close to the line
C#m G#m D A
And it's too late now what can you say
C#m G#m D A
I can feel our love slippin' away
C#m G#m D A
And something inside say's I'm a fool to stay
E D A E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
E
Last summer when we stayed out all night
Telling our stories until daylight
A
And you told me you loved me
B E D A
Everything would be all right
E
You know that sneaking away to have a good time
E
Sometimes you know we just got to unwind
A
And it's just not so easy
B E
You walkin' so close to the line
C#m G#m D A
And it's too late now what can you say
C#m G#m D A
I can feel our love slippin' away
C#m G#m D A
Something inside say's I'm a fool to stay
E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
Slippin' away
SOLO
C#m G#m D A
And it's too late now what can you say
C#m G#m D A
I can feel our love slippin' away
C#m G#m D A
Something inside say's I'm a fool to stay
E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
E D A E
The one that you love is slippin' away
How to play Slippin Away
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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.