Slip Slidin' Away

by Paul Simon
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Slip Slidin' Away" 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 G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Slip Slidin' Away

Why does "Slip Slidin' Away" 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 "Slip Slidin' Away".
What key is "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon played in?
Slip Slidin' Away is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slip Slidin' Away"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slip Slidin' Away" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Slip Slidin' Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slip Slidin' Away"?
"Slip Slidin' Away" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Slip Slidin' Away"?
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 "Slip Slidin' Away".
Can I see all the notes in "Slip Slidin' Away"?
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 G at 112 BPM.

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