Slipping Away
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Intro:
Bm A G A
[Verso 1]
Bm
If I hold you
A
Too tight
G
While its all
A
Slipping away
[Refrão]
Bm
Aye yai yai
A
Aye yai yai
G
Aye yai yai
A
Yai yai yeh
[Verso 2]
Bm
If my legs
A
Fill with sand
G
And I stumble
A
And start to sway
[Refrão]
Bm
Aye yai yai
A
Aye yai yai
G
Aye yai yai
A
Yai yai yeh
[Verso 3]
Bm
If my ears
A
Miss the beat
G
While the echoes
A
Fade away
[Refrão]
Bm
Aye yai yai
A
Aye yai yai
G
Aye yai yai
A
Yai yai yeh
[Verso 4]
Bm
If these words
A
On the tip of my tongue
G
Only one thing
A
Left to say
[Refrão]
Bm
Aye yai yai
A
Aye yai yai
G
Aye yai yai
A
Yai yai yeh
How to play Slipping 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 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.