Slow Down Ol Son
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[Intro ]
G D C G C
[Verso 1]
G D C
I've put some miles down this road
G C
Working so hard for so long
G C
I miss my babies at home
G C
It won't be that long till they're grown
[Refrão]
G D Em C
Slow down ol' son don't live too fast, you only get so much in your hourglass
G D
Just take it all in, you can't get it back
Em C
Go live every day like it's your last
G D Em D C
You know time always wins so why race to the end, boy there's no sense to run
G C
Slow down ol' son
[Verso 2]
G C
Well I thank the good Lord above
G D C
For sending this old girl I love
G D C
One day we'll be old and gray
G D C
So don't let one kiss go to waste
[Refrão]
G D Em C
Slow down ol' son don't live too fast, you only get so much in your hourglass
G D
Just take it all in, you can't get it back
Em C
Go live every day like it's your last
G D Em D C
You know time always wins so why race to the end, boy there's no sense to run
G
Slow down ol' son
Interlude
D Em7 C
[Ponte]
G D
Yeah this life we've been given you blink and you'll miss it
Em D C
You only get one
G D C Em D C
So slow down ol' son
[Refrão]
G D Em C
Slow down ol' son don't live too fast, you only get so much in your hourglass
G D
Just take it all in, you can't get it back
Em C
Go live every day like it's your last
G D Em D C
You know time always wins so why race to the end, boy there's no sense to run
G
Slow down ol' son
Outro
C Em G C
How to play Slow Down Ol Son
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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.