Slips Away
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D D/G
One day you have it all
Gm7M D
The next you've thrown it all away
Bm F#7
And you cry all night
C G
Wondering how you let it go
D E7
And it's so like sand through your fingertips
Gm C D
Ain't it funny how it slips away
D D/G
You and your lonely life
Gm7M D
Believing it'll all work out
Bm F#7 C G
And you know you're right, still the memory lingers on
D E7
Don't you know that I would go to pieces yeah
Gm C D
Ain't it funny how it slips away
Gm C Ab7M Bb7M C
Ain't it funny how it slips, funny how it slips away
Am F Ab7M
I've heard that nothing lasts forever now
C7M Am
I know, I know
F Ab7M Bb
When you love someone you could never let it slip
Bb C D
Never let it slip away
D E7
And it's so like sand through your fingertips
Gm C D
Ain't it funny how it slips away
Gm C D
Ain't it funny how it slips away
Gm C D
Oh yeah, funny how it slips away
Gm C D
Oh yeah, funny how it slips away
How to play Slips Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.