What key is "Slip Slidin' Away" in?

"Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Slip Slidin' Away" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Slip Slidin' Away" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Slip Slidin' Away" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?

Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Slip slid (D)in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ a (Em)way.

You know the (D)near er your des ti na tion, the more you’re slip slid in’ a (C)way.

I know a man, an;

he came from (G)my home town.

He wore his (D)pas sion for his wom an like a (C)thorn y crown.

He said, “De (G)lor es,

I (D)live in (Em)fear.

My love for (D)you’s so ov er pow’r ing I’m a (D)fraid that I and head will dis ap (G)pear.”

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ a (Em)way.

You know the (D)near er your des ti na tion, the more you’re slip slid in’ a (C)way.

I know a wom an;

be came a (G)wife.

home town.

These are the (D)ver y words she us es to de (C)scribe her life.

She said, “A (G)good day

ain’t (D)got no (Em)rain.”

She said, “A (D)bad day’s when I lie in bed and (D)think of things and head that might have (G)been.”

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ a (Em)way.

You know the (D)near er your des ti na tion, the more you’re slip slid in’ a (C)way.

I know a wom (Gsus)way.

And I know (D)a fa ther who had a (G)son.

He longed to (Gsus)way.

God on ly (Em)knows.

God makes His (G)plan.

The in for (D)ma tion’s un a vail a ble to the (C)mor tal man.

We’re work in’ our (G)jobs;

col (D)lect our (Em)pay;

be lieve we’re (D)glid in’ down the high way, when in (D)fact, we’re slip slid in’ a (C)way.

Slip slid in’ a (C)way.

Slip slid in’ a (Em)way.

You know the (D)near er your des ti na tion, the more you’re slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ a (C)way.

Slip slid in’ a (Em)way.

You know the (D)near er your des ti na tion, the more you’re slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip Slidin' Away by Paul Simon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Slip Slidin' Away”

What key is "Slip Slidin' Away" in?: "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Slip Slidin' Away" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Slip Slidin' Away" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Slip Slidin' Away" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?: Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.