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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Slow Dance" by John Legend: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 86 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 “Slow Dance”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Slow Dance" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Slow Dance" by John Legend. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Slow Dance" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Slow Dance" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.