The Slowdance
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Intro: E G#m E G#m C#m B A
E G#m E G#m
I walked home, you drove off.
C#m B A
you probably slept more than i did.
E G#m E G#m
the monkey wrench inside my chest
C#m B A
told me not to run.
E G#m E G#m C#m
from a stranger to a stranger:
B A
"why don't we talk a while?
E
I've got nothing to lose
C#m B A
but the chance to make you smile."
( E G#m E G#m C#m B A )(2x)
E G#m E G#m
just be calm, just be cool,
C#m B A
and i won't make any sudden moves.
E G#m E
and while you wait
G#m C#m B A
I'll try to say a joke or two you haven't heard.
E G#m E G#m
from a stranger to a stranger:
C#m B A
"we both could do much worse.
E G#m E G#m C#m
so i hope that one of these nights
B A B
you'll use that number in your purse
A
cuz lonliness is who i know.
B A
perhaps he's someone you know,
a mutual friend of ours."
E G#m E G#m
I'm a nerd, you're a queen.
C#m B A
so how about a date?
E G#m E G#m
i didn't know you saw the show.
C#m B A
i thought i saw you leave.
E G#m E G#m C#m
from a stranger to a stranger:
B A
"I could use a ride back home."
E G#m E G#m
I could point out the stars
C#m B A B
and we won't have to sleep alone, alone.
A
this lonliness is who i know.
B D
perhaps he's someone you know,
A
F# A
there's a million words
E B
that i've been saving for a rainy day,
F# A
and a million tricks that i could use,
C#m
and i'd use them all at once
B
if that's what i have to do.
F# A
i'll find a way to make you stay,
E B
at least until i find another reason, anyway.
F# A C#m
Anyway...
B A
( C#m B A )
C#m
i haven't felt this way
B A
since my first day of school.
C#m B A
it's a wish for me to make history with you, with you.
F# A
there's a million words
E B
that i've been saving for a rainy day,
F# A
and a million tricks that i could use,
C#m
and i'd use them all at once
B
if that's what i have to do.
F# A
i'll find a way to make you stay
E B
at least until i find another reason, anyway.
F# A E
until i find another reason
C#m A E
until i find another reason
C#m A
i'd find a way to make you stay
E
until i find another reason.
C#m A
i'd find a way to make you stay
E
until i find another reason.
C#m A
i'd find a way to make you stay
E
until i find another reason.
C#m A
i'd find a way to make you stay
E
until i find another reason.
( F# A E )(2x)
How to play The Slowdance
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 E. 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.