Slow Fade

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

Be (Bm)care ful, lit tle eyes, what you (D)see.

It’s the (A)sec ond glance that ties your hands as (Em)dark ness pulls the strings.

Be (Bm)care ful, lit tle feet, where you go,

for it’s the (A)lit tle feet be hind you that are (Em)sure to fol low.

It’s a (Bm)slow fade

when you (A)give your self a way.

It’s a (Em)slow fade

when (G)black and white have turned to gray, and (Bm)thoughts in vade,

(A)choic es are made.

A (D)price will be paid

when you (G)give your self a way.

(Em)Peo ple nev er crum ble in a day.

It’s a (Bm)slow fade,

it’s a (A)slow fade.

Be (Bm)care ful, lit tle ears, what you hear.

When (A)flat ter y leads to com pro mise, the (Em)end is al ways near.

Be (Bm)care ful, lit tle lips, what you say,

for (A)emp ty words and prom is es lead (Em)bro ken hearts a stray.

It’s a

The (Em)jour ney from your mind to your hands

is short er than you’re think ing.

Be (Em)care ful if you think you stand;

you just might be sink ing.

And it’s a (Bm)slow fade

when you (A)give your self a way.

It’s a (Em)slow fade

when (G)black and white have turned to gray, and (Bm)thoughts in vade,

(A)choic es are made.

A (D)price will be paid

when you (G)give your self a way.

(Em)Peo ple nev er crum ble in a day,

(Em)dad dies nev er crum ble in a day,

(Em)fam ’lies nev er crum ble in a day.

Oh, be (Bm)care ful, lit tle eyes, what you (A)see,

oh, be (D)care ful, lit tle eyes, what you (Gmaj7)see,

for the (Em)Fa ther up a bove is (Gmaj7)look ing down in love.

Oh, be (A)care ful, lit tle eyes, what you (D)see.

Slow Fade — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Slow Fade" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Slow Fade”

Why does "Slow Fade" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Slow Fade".
What key is "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns played in?
Slow Fade is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slow Fade"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slow Fade" 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 "Slow Fade"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slow Fade"?
"Slow Fade" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Slow Fade"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Em, G, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Slow Fade"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Slow Fade".
Can I see all the notes in "Slow Fade"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 88 BPM.