What key is "Slow Fade" in?

"Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Slow Fade" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Slow Fade" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Slow Fade" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?

Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

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

Be (Bm)care ful, lit tle feet, where you (D)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 (A)day.

It’s a (Bm)slow fade,

it’s a (A)slow fade.

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

It’s 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 (D)say,

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

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 (A)day.

It’s a (Bm)slow fade,

it’s a (A)slow fade.

Be (A)day.

The (Em)jour ney from your mind to your (G)hands is short er than you’re (Bm)think ing.

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

you just might be (D)sink ing.

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 (A)day,

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

(Em)fam ’lies nev er crum ble in a (G)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 by Casting Crowns

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Slow Fade”

What key is "Slow Fade" in?: "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Slow Fade" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Slow Fade" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Slow Fade" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.