What key is "Slip Slidin' Away" in?

"Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

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

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Slip Slidin' Away"?

This arrangement of "Slip Slidin' Away" uses 10 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm, Db, Db9, Eb, Eb7, Fm, +2 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 in’ a (Ab)way.

Slip slid in’ (Eb)a (Fm)way.

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

I know (Ab)a man; an;

he came from (Ab)my home town.

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

He said, “De (Ab)lor es,

I (Eb)live in fear.

My love for (Ab)you’s so o ver (Eb)pow’r ing I’m a (Eb)fraid that round and will dis ap (Ab)pear.

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ (Eb)a (Fm)way.

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

And I know a wom an;

be came a (Ab)wife.

home town.

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

She said, “A (Ab)good day

ain’t (Eb)got no rain.”

She said, “A (Ab)bad day’s when I (Eb)lie in bed and (Eb)think of round and that might have (Ab)been.”

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ (Eb)a (Fm)way.

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

And I know a wom (Ab)way.

And I know a fa

ther who had a son.

He (Ab7)longed to (Ab)way.

God on ly knows.

God makes His (Ab)plan.

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

We’re work in’ (Ab)our jobs;

col (Eb)lect our pay;

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

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ (Ab)a (Fm)way.

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

Slip slid in’ a way.

Slip slid in’ (Eb)a (Fm)way.

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

Mmm.

Slip Slidin' Away by Paul Simon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Slip Slidin' Away”

What key is "Slip Slidin' Away" in?: "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Slip Slidin' Away" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Slip Slidin' Away"?: This arrangement of "Slip Slidin' Away" uses 10 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm, Db, Db9, Eb, Eb7, Fm, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Slip Slidin' Away" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.