Other arrangements of Settle For A Slowdown
Pick a learning view.
I must look just like a (Bb)fool,
here in the (F)mid dle of the road,
stand in’ there in your rear (Gm7)view,
and get tin’ (Dm)soaked to the bone.
This land is flat as it is (Bb)mean;
a man can see for a hun dred (Bb)miles.
So, I’m still (C)pray in’ I might (Gm7)see
the glow of a (Dm7)brake light.
time.
But your (F)wheels just turn
down the (Dm7)road a head.
If it (Bbmaj9)hurts at all,
you ain’t (C)shown it yet.
I keep a (F)look in’ for
on the ho (Dm7)slight est sign
that you might miss
what you (C)left be hind.
I (Gm7)know there’s noth in’ (F)stop pin’ you now,
but I’d set tle for a (Dm)slow down.
I held on long er than I (Bb)should,
be liev in’ you might a change your (Bb)mind
and those bright (C)lights of Hol ly (Gm7)wood
the glow would a (Dm7)fade in time.
But your (F)wheels just turn
down the (Dm7)road a head.
If it (Bbmaj9)hurts at all,
you ain’t (C)shown it yet.
You’re just a (F)ti ny dot
on that ho (Dm7)ri zon line.
Come on, those brakes,
ba by, (C)just one time.
I (Gm7)know there’s noth in’ (F)stop pin’ you now,
but I’d set tle for a (Dm)slow down.
(Dm7)slow down.
But your
(F)I’m not (Gm7)ask in’ you to turn back a (Bbmaj9)round.
I’d set tle for a (Dm)slow
(F)down.
Come on, just (Dm)slow
(F)down.
I’d set tle for a (Dm)slow
(F)down.
Settle For A Slowdown — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Settle For A Slowdown" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Settle For A Slowdown”
- Why does "Settle For A Slowdown" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Settle For A Slowdown".
- What key is "Settle For A Slowdown" by Dierks Bentley played in?
- Settle For A Slowdown is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Settle For A Slowdown" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- "Settle For A Slowdown" was originally performed by Dierks Bentley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbmaj9, C, Dm, Dm7, F, Gm7.
- What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?
- Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Settle For A Slowdown".
- Can I see all the notes in "Settle For A Slowdown"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 160 BPM.