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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Slip Slidin' Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 112 BPM.
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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.
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