Slowing Down
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Intro D (x4) bars
D C D
Here comes your tattoos slowly fading
C G/B A
The breaks upon your heart are leaving scars
D C D
The battles for your freedom you’ve been winning
C A D
They bought you time but they’re costing you the war
[Refrão]Bm G D
Slowing down, it don’t come easy
F#m G D
When running hard beens flowing through your blood
G D
You said goodbye so many times, it’s lost its meaning
Bm A G
And memories are all that’s left to love
Em G A
Oh, believe me, slowing down
D
It don’t come easy
D C D
The wasted years of love in motel rooms
C G/B A
Your boots under another strangers bed
D C D
Waking in the morning way too soon
C G/B D
Yeah, leaving you's as lonely as it gets
[Refrão] Bm G D
Slowing down, it don’t come easy
F#m G D
When running hard beens flowing through your blood
G D
You said goodbye so many times, it’s lost its meaning
Bm A G
And memories are all that’s left to love
Em G A
Oh, believe me, slowing down
D
It don’t come easy
Bridge
Bm G D
You just can’t stop the clock from turning back the time
Bm A G
But for her heart and soul, it’s worth trying
[Refrão] Bm G D
Slowing down, it don’t come easy
F#m G D
When running hard beens flowing through your blood
G D
You said goodbye so many times, it’s lost its meaning
Bm A G
And memories are all that’s left to love
Em G A
Oh, believe me, slowing down
D
It don’t come easy
Em G
Oh, believe me, slowing down
Em G A
Oh, believe me, slowing Down
D
It don’t come easy
How to play Slowing 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.