The Further I Slide
View chords used in this chart
A5 B5 G5 D5 (x4)
Trumpet part: A5 B5 G5 D5 (x5)
Gm F#m F#m Em
Starting today
Gm F#m F#m Em
We're on, holida-ay
A5 B5 G5 D5
Everybody sees you in the wrong way
A5 B5 G5 D5
No one else sees you my way
A5 B5 G5 D5
Ooh, ooh, Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (x2)
A5 B5 G5 D5
Your gazes cripple me, keep life a mystery
A5 B5 G5 D5
I don't want it to change, just keep 'em coming my way
A5 B5 G5 D5
But that's all a lie, I can't rationalize
A5 B5 G5 D5
The further I slide, I can't seem to get back to your side
A5 B5 G5 D5
'Cause you're a summer child, and I'm winter mild
A5 B5 G5 D5
I can't stay with the heat, as you blossom out around me-e
A5 B5 G5 D5 (x2)
Trumpet part: A5 B5 G5 D5 (x5)
Gm F#m F#m Em
What if there is
Gm F#m F#m Em
Nothing after thi-is
A5 B5 G5 D5 (x6)
A5 B5 G5 D5
Your gazes cripple me, keep life a mystery
A5 B5 G5 D5
I don't want it to change, just keep 'em coming my way
Trumpet part: A5 B5 G5 D5 (5x) ad lib
How to play The Further I Slide
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 A5. 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.