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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Settle For A Slowdown" by Dierks Bentley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Settle For A Slowdown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Settle For A Slowdown" by Dierks Bentley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Settle For A Slowdown" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Settle For A Slowdown" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.