Slow Down
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Intro: G Em7 C G x2
G Em7
Like a lot if kids do, I spent most of my youth
Am C
In a hurry to grow up
G Em7
Chasing money and dreams, as a young man it seemed
Am C D
Nothing happend fast en ough
Am
Now I'm much to busy
C D
Always running late
Am C D
Seems there's never enough hours in the day
Dm
Sl ow down
G Em7 G
It feels like time is flying by me now
Dm G Em7 D
I'm not asking for this crazy old world
C C/B Am
To stop spinning ar ound and ar ound
G
Just slow down
G Em7
What I'd give to take back all those long afternoons
Am C
I wasted being bored
G Em7
And just half of the freedom and innocence lost
Am C D
Searching hard for something more
Am C D
There's a price to pay as time moves al ong
Am C D
Momma's getting old, dad's already gone
[Refrão]
A
Just en ough
C
To catch my breath
D Em
Share time with who I love
C
That's you
C
The reason why
Am D Dm
I want so much to.. slow down
Solo
Dm G Em7 D
I'm not asking for this crazy old world
C C/B Am
To stop spinning ar ound and ar ound
G
Just slow down
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 G. 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.