Slip Slidin' Away

by Paul Simon
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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 I and head 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 things and head 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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Slip Slidin' Away" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 116 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 Db 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slip Slidin' Away" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Slip Slidin' Away"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm, Db, Db9, Eb, Eb7, Fm, +2 more.
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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