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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Slip Slidin' Away" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Slip Slidin' Away" with hands-separate practice in G at 112 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Slip Slidin' Away"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Slip Slidin' Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Slip Slidin' Away"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Slip Slidin' Away" is in the key of G at 112 BPM.
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