Slow It Down

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

I feel her filth in my bones;

wash off my hands till it’s gone.

The walls, they’re clos ing in

with vel vet cur with tains.

Some love was made for the lights.

Some kiss your cheek, and “good night.”

Lift up a red high heel;

lock up your doors with steel.

They’re mak ing noise in my street;

my blinds are drawn, I can’t see.

Smashed in my car win dow;

did n’t touch the ster e o.

(F)Slow it (Am)down,

An gie; (G)come back to bed.

(F)Rest your (Am)arms,

and (G)rest your legs.

Act like you’ve been here be fore;

smile less and dress up some more.

Tie up your scarf real tight;

these boys are out for blood to night.

(F)Slow it (Am)down,

An gie; (G)come back to bed.

(F)Rest your (Am)arms,

and (G)rest your legs.

And when she stood, she stood tall.

She’ll make a fool of you all.

Don’t ask for cig a rettes;

she ain’t got noth in’ left for you.

I nev er, she nev er, we nev er looked back.

That was n’t what we were good at.

And when it came to love,

we were not good e nough, uh huh.

(F)Don’t you (Am)frown

when you’re (G)feel ing like that;

(F)on ly (Am)love can dig you (G)out of this.

Slow It Down — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Slow It Down" 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 C, 130 BPM.

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

About “Slow It Down”

Why does "Slow It Down" 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 It Down".
What key is "Slow It Down" by The Lumineers played in?
Slow It Down is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Slow It Down"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Slow It Down" 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 It Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Slow It Down"?
"Slow It Down" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Slow It Down"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Csus2, F, G, Gsus2.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Slow It Down"?
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 It Down".
Can I see all the notes in "Slow It Down"?
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 C at 130 BPM.