Take It Slow
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Bm7
[Verse 1]
Bm7
The prison of the mind is just a choice
D Gmaj7 G
Free your head and take a breath to quiet down the voices
D
All the little voices
Bm7 Bm D
Walk into the forest, where the trees are all your friends
Gmaj7 G
They don't care what clothes your wear or how much money you can spend
D
How much, how much money you can spend
[Chorus]
A
Just take it slow
Gmaj7
The sun will show you where to go
Bm
Trust your heart can help you see
D Gmaj7
I have seen the light, it settled me
A
Just take it slow
Gmaj7
The sun will show you where to go
Bm
Trust your heart can help you see
D
I have seen the light, it settled me
Bm D Gmaj7 D
[Verse 2]
Bm7
Put aside the ceiling lights
D Gmaj7
We're perfect just the way we are, there's no need to hide
D
There's no need to hide
Bm7
This is all a dream
D Gmaj7
Close your eyes, there's no surprise how real it all can be
D
How real it all can be
[Chorus]
A
Just take it slow
Gmaj7
The sun will show you where to go
Bm
Trust your heart can help you see
D Gmaj7
I have seen the light, it settled me
A
Just take it slow
Gmaj7
The sun will show you where to go
Bm
Trust your heart can help you see
D
I have seen the light, it settled me
[Outro]
Gmaj7 Bm
A Gmaj7 A Gmaj7 A Gmaj7 A Bm
Bm7 D Gmaj7 D
How to play Take It Slow
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 Bm7. 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.