Slow Day
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Intro: C Am F (2x)
C Am F
There's a traffic jam outside my window
C Am F
There's a red light on that just won't change
C Am F
The pavement's full of cracks from all the sunshine
C Am F
But now they're filling up 'cause the rain is falling down
Dm7 G7 G
I'm running round in circles trying to find my way
[Refrão]
C Am
It's a slow day, without you
C Am
It's a slow day, when you're not around
C Am
It's a slow day with no escape
F G7 G
It's a slow day without you
C Am F
There's a jet-plane up there hanging in the sky
C Am F
Just kind of resting his wings on that big white cloud
C Am F
Minutes taking on but stretching out forever
C Am F
Just like the rooftops out there - they all melt together
Dm7 G7 G
I'm running round in circles trying to find my way
[Refrão]
C Am
It's a slow day, without you
C Am
It's a slow day, when you're not around
C Am
It's a slow day with no escape
F G7 G
It's a slow day without you
F Am
24 long hours with nothing to do
F Am Am7 F
24 long hours just hanging on, waiting for you
C
It's gonna be a slow day
Dm7 G7 G
It's gonna be a slow day
[Refrão]
C Am
It's a slow day, without you
C Am
It's a slow day, when you're not around
C Am
It's a slow day with no escape
F G7 G
It's a slow day without you
C
It's a slow day
F
It's a slow day
C
It's a slow day
How to play Slow Day
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 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.