Other arrangements of Slow Fade
Pick a learning view.
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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Slow Fade”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Slow Fade"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Slow Fade" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 88 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.