Slow Dance

by John Legend
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Lyrics

(Da, da da, da.

Na, na na, na, hoo.)

(Da, da da, da.

Na, na na, na, hoo.)

Can we wait just a min ute, slow it (Em7)down for a min ute, now, a ba by?

You’re (Bm)talk ing loud, you’re wild ing out.

Don’t (Em7)seem like my of old la dy.

Let’s go and play the songs we (Em7)used to play.

Can we (Bm)re ig nite the flame, ’cause the (Em7)things just ain’t the same?

We could (D)talk a bout de bat ing.

We could (Em7)talk un til we’re cra zy.

We could (Bm)fo cus on it now,

or we could (Em7)fo cus on it lat er.

We could (D)start an oth er fight.

We could (Em7)ar gue and fuss all night.

But I pro (Bm)pose that we go to the (Em7)floor and we slow

(D)dance.

To night I wan na dance.

Can you (Em7)do that with your man?

Yeah.

To night I wan na groove,

and let the (Em7)mu sic make you move,

(D)move,

move,

yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Can we wait just a min ute, turn that (Em7)T V a off ute, for a min ute?

That (Bm)pol i tics and talk ing shit ain’t (Em7)real ly none of my bus’ ness.

Let’s go and play the songs we (Em7)used to play

on that (Bm)old school ra di o.

Let the (Em7)mu sic soothe your soul.

We For (D)get a bout the world.

ing.

We I’m (Em7)groov ing with my girl.

zy.

We For (Bm)get a bout the news.

or we Slip (Em7)on our danc ing shoes.

er.

Let’s not (D)talk a bout the war.

Don’t know (Em7)what they’re and fight ing for.

But I pro (Bm)pose that we go to the (Em7)floor and we slow

(D)dance.

To night I wan na dance.

Can you (Em7)do that with your man?

Yeah.

To night I wan na groove,

and let the (Em7)mu sic make you move,

(D)move,

move,

yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Woo,

(D)hoo.

(Da, da da, da.

Na, na na, na, hoo.)

I love it.

I love it.

I love it.

We’re slow (Em7)danc ing to geth er.

I love it.

I love it.

I love it.

We’re slow (Em7)danc ing to geth er.

I love it.

I love it.

I pro (Bm)pose that we go to the (Em)floor and we slow

Woo,

(D)hoo.

Yeah,

yeah, yeah, yeah.

Na, na, na, na.

Woo,

(D)hoo.

Slow Dance — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Slow Dance" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 86 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Slow Dance”

Can I play "Slow Dance" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Slow Dance" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Slow Dance" by John Legend played in?
Slow Dance is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slow Dance"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slow Dance" 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 "Slow Dance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slow Dance"?
"Slow Dance" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Slow Dance"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Slow Dance" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Slow Dance"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Slow Dance" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.