Slowing Down
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Intro: C7M(9) Em7 Em6 A B
C7M(9) Em7 Em6 A
The sound of laughter
B C7M(9)
Echoes from a few doors down
Em7 Em6 A B
The sound of pressure
C7M(9)
Is getting louder
Em7 Bm7
Whisper in my ear
A7
That you need me
Em7 Bm7
But if you saw it clearly
A7
Would you leave me?
Em7 D C7M
Em7 D C7M
C7M(9)
I'm honest to you
Em7 Em6 A
But I'm lying to myself
B C7M(9)
And I don't wanna hear it
It has something to do
Em7 Em6 A
With the balance of my blood
B C7M(9)
And when I'll have to spill it
Em7 Em6 A
People moving faster
B C7M(9)
Am I the only one that's slowing down?
Am I slowing you down?
Em7 Bm7
Whisper in my ear
A7
That you need me
Em7 Bm7
But if you saw it clearly
A7
Would you leave me?
Em7 D C7M
Em7 D C7M
Alone in California
C7M(9)
The dream is dimming
Em7 A
The second time I've heard that voice
B C7M(9)
And it's getting louder
Final: C D Em7
C D Em7
C D Em7
C D Em7
C7M(9) Em7 A B
C7M(9) Em7 A B
C7M(9) Em7 A B
C7M(9) Em7 A B
C7M(9)
How to play Slowing Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.