Slowly Away
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Intro:
Em - D Em
Em - F#9 F#9
(bass walks in)
Am D G G7
Em/A D Em/A Em
He couldn seem to write or rhyme or find his way to the light where the
E - F#9 F#9
sun once shined.
Em/A D Em/A
I guess it never occurred to me that he was in debt with his
Em E - F#9 F#9
own reality.
Am D
And no one could seem to understand how oblivion would ever
G G7
dare call him a man while he ran.
[Refrão]
Emaj7 Am D G
Ooh Feel it fade away; slowly away.
Emaj7 Am D G G7
And ooh he is growing old slowly alone m mmmm
Em/A - D Em/A - Em
E - F#9 F#9
Am D G G7
Em/A D Em/A
I guess it never occurred to me that he was in debt with his
Em E - F#9 F#9
own reality.
Am D
And no one could seem to understand how oblivion would ever
G G7
dare call him a man while he ran.
[Refrão]
Emaj7 Am D G
Ooh Feel it fade away; slowly away.
Emaj7 Am D G G7
And ooh he is growing old slowly alone m mmmm
OUTRO:
Emaj7 Am (4x)
How to play Slowly Away
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 Em. 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.