Slow Down
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verse 1
Bmadd4 E
I’m going nowhere and I’m going nowhere fast
A Amaj7
I should find a place to go and rest
Bmadd4 Esus4 E A ( E/A A E/A A )
I should find a place to lay my head tonight
Bmadd4 Esus4 E
Every morning, there’s another start
A Amaj7
Every morning hits so hard
Bmadd4 E A A7
Guess I’m running scared, guess I’m running on emp - ty
Pre-Chorus 1
C Em
Mister, can you help me?
C Em
‘Cause it seems I’ve been led astray
C Em
I keep searching for an answer
Asus4 A
For a way,
D7sus4 D7
Won’t you help me?
[Refrão]
G G/F#
You’ve gotta slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
Slow down brother,
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
slow down if you can’t go on
G G/F#
Slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
Slow down if you can’t go on
verse 2
Bmadd4 E
Do you think I’ll ever learn?
A Amaj7
I used to be without concern
Bmadd4 E A A7
Now all I ever do don’t seem to free me
Pre-Chorus 2
C Em
Mister, can you help me?
C Em
‘Cause it seems I’ve been led astray
C Em
I keep searching for an answer
Asus4 A
today
D7sus4 D7
Won’t you help me?
[Refrão]
G G/F#
You’ve gotta slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
Slow down brother,
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
slow down if you can’t go on
G G/F#
Slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
Slow down if you can’t go on
GUITAR SOLO
Em | A7 | D | Dmaj7 |
Em | A7sus4 A7 D7sus4 D7 |
[Refrão]
n.c. G G/F#
Slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
Slow down if you can’t go on
G G/F#
Slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
Slow down if you can’t go on
G G/F#
Slow down brother,
Em7 G/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G
Slow down if you can’t go on
(acoustic only)
G
Slow down brother,
Em7 Gadd9/B
slow down brother
Cadd9 D9sus4 G5
Slow down if you can’t go on
How to play Slow Down
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 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.