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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon: 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 G, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Slip Slidin' Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon. 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 "Slip Slidin' Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Slip Slidin' Away" 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.