Slow It Down
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Intro: C Em Am F (2x)
C Em Am F
I never knew you before
C Em Am F
I've been walking around with my eyes on the floor
C Em
But now you're everywhere to me
Am F
You're every face that I see
C Em Am F
Things ain't moving quick enough for me
C
I guess I've been running 'round town
Em
Leaving my tracks
Am
Burning out rubber
F
Driving too fast
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
C Em
Back to the moment the very start
Am F
From the very first day you had my heart
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
C Em Am F (2x)
C Em
Wishing, wanting for something more
Am F
Always better than I had before
C Em Am F
Who knew this dream would come true
C Em
And I run the red won't stop at night
Am F
I don't care for traffic light
C Em Am F
Things ain't moving quick enough for me
C
I guess I've been running 'round town
Em
Leaving my tracks
Am
Burning out rubber
F
Driving too fast
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
C Em
Back to the moment the very start
Am F
From the very first day you had my heart
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
C Em Am F (4x)
C
I guess I've been running 'round town
Em
Leaving my tracks
Am
Burning out rubber
F
Driving too fast
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
C Em
Back to the moment the very start
Am F
From the very first day you had my heart
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
C
I guess I've been running 'round town
Em
Leaving my tracks
Am
Burning out rubber
F
Driving too fast
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
C Em
Back to the moment the very start
Am F
From the very first day you had my heart
C Em Am F
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
C Em Am F (4x)
End on: C
How to play Slow It 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 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.