Slow Motion
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G D Am C
G
Wake from a dream
D Am
For a second I forget the past
C G
But the truth always comes rushing back
D
Every promise that you said to me
Am
¨I could tell from the start
C
You were going down in history
C G D
In slow motion, I’m slipping back into night
C G D
It feels like I’m stuck playing, a game I can win this time
C G
I just want to call you up
D Am
And say that I’m not giving up
C G
¨If you’re lying in someone else’s arms
D Am
¨Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders
C G
Just pick up the phone now
C G
Just pick up the phone now
G
But we can go back
D Am
You used to tell me true love never lasts
C G
We shine like diamonds in the broken glass
D
Words are forever dripping off our lips
Am
Did you know in your heart
C
It was always gonna come to this
C G D
In slow motion, I’m slipping back into night
C G D
It feels like I’m stuck playing, a game I can win this time
C G
I just want to call you up
D Am
And say that I’m not giving up
C G
¨If you’re lying in someone else’s arms
D Am
¨Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders
C G
Just pick up the phone now
C G
Just pick up the phone now
C G D
In slow motion, I’m slipping back into night
And all that I want’
C G
I just want to call you up
D Am
To say that I’m not giving up
C G
¨If you’re lying in someone else’s arms
¨
I’ll keep you safe from harm
D Am
¨You’ll never have to be alone again
C G
And all I want is I just want to call you up
D Am
And say I’m never giving up
C G
If you’re lying in someone else’s arms
D Am
¨Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders
C G
Pick up the phone now
How to play Slow Motion
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.