Slow Down

by Nichole Nordeman

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Here’s to you.

You were pink or blue, and (G)ev ’ry thing I want ed.

Here’s to you, Bar bie cars, nev er sleep ing through from (G)mid night ’til the morn ing.

Had to crawl be fore you walked, be fore you ran.

Be fore I knew it, you were tryin’ to free your fin gers from my hand, ’cause you could do it on your own now,

you’ve some got how.

Let’s Slow slow down.

Won’t you stay here a min ute more?

I know you wan na walk through (F)the door, but it’s all too fast.

Let’s make it last a lit tle while.

I point ed to the sky, and now you wan na fly.

I am your (C)big gest fan; I hope you (C)know I am.

But do you think you can some how

slow (C)down?

Here’s to you, ev ’ry miss ing tooth and (G)ev ’ry bed time sto ry.

Here’s to you, Bar bie cars, nev light sa ber wars and (G)sleep ing in on Sun day.

Had to crawl be fore you walked, be fore you ran.

Be fore I knew it, you were teach ing me the on ly thing love can: ’cause hold hands through it.

When it’s sca ry,

you’ve some got me.

Let’s Slow slow down.

Won’t you stay here a min ute more?

I know you wan na walk through (F)the door, but it’s all too fast.

Let’s make it last a lit tle while.

I point ed to the sky, and now you wan na fly.

I am your (C)big gest fan; I hope you (C)know I am.

But do you think you can some how

slow (C)down?

Here’s to you,

Please don’t roll your eyes at me.

I know I’m em bar (Fm)rass ing,

but some day you’ll un der stand,

(D)you’ll hold a lit tle (Gsus)hand,

ask them if (G)they can...

Oh, oh.

’Cause it’s all too fast.

Oh, oh.

I am your (C)big gest fan; I hope you (C)know I am.

But do you think you can

some how slow down?

Slow (C)down.

Slow Down by Nichole Nordeman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Slow Down by Nichole Nordeman in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 82 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Slow Down" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Slow Down"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.