Slow Down
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D D6 D E7/9-
Say sister, oh sister
G Em7 Cdim A7
You've been traveling too fast
D D6 D E7/9-
I warn you, yes, warn you
G Em7 Bm7(5b) A7
Say how long will it last
A7/13- D6 G Gdim D
You'd better slow down
G Edim D6
Before there is a show down
B7 E7/9- A7
Or else our love is gonna break down
G Em7 Edim D6 G E7/9- A7
If you don't slow down.
A7/13- D6 G Gdim D
Baby, I've told you
G Edim D6
I do not wannas cold you
B7 E7/9- A7
The searms of mine just wanna hold you
G Em7 Edim D6 G6/D
Until you slow down
D7 G5
You see a hand some face
G G5 Fdim Edim D D7M D7
Then you for...get your place here beside me
D7 G5 Fdim
While all I do is pray that there will come a day
Edim A7 Cdim A7
When you're free, free, free
A7/13- D6 G Gdim D
To love me
G Edim D6
No other loves above me
B7 E7/9- A7
Sweet heart, you know that you can have me
G Em7 Edim D6
If you 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 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.