Slipping Away
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(Verse 1)
Dm F C
'Cause it only breaks my heart, to see you goin through this to see you
Dm F C
Goin through this and there's nothing that I can do and it only breaks my
Dm F C
Heart, you don't havta do this I'v got nothing to hold on to
[Refrão] Dm F
'Cause you keep slipping away, a little bit more everyday now feels like I'm
C Dm
Running in place you keep slipping away away just when I get you alone it
F C
Feels like I'm on my own like the tears running down on your face you keep
Dm F C
Slipping away away, you keep slipping away
(Verse 2)
(Same chords as before)
And it only makes me sad I think we almost made it, girl we almost made it
You know as well as I and I take you in my arms, pull you close to me but
Every time I try
You keep slipping away a little bit more every day now feels like I'm
Running in place you keep slipping away away just when I get you alone it
Feels like I'm on my own like the tears running down on your face you keep
Slipping away away you keep slipping away
(Bridge)
Dm F C
Should I give up? should I let go? my mind says yes but my heart says no,
Dm F C
My heart says no, my heart says no
'Cause you keep slipping away, a little bit more every day now feels like
I'm running in place you keep slipping away away cause you keep slipping
Away (oooh you you)
'Cause you keep slipping away, a little bit more every day now feels like
I'm running in place you keep slipping away away just when I get you alone,
Feels like I'm on my own like the tears running down on your face you keep
Slipping away away you keep slipping away
How to play Slipping Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.