WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Slow It Down Chords – Benson Boone | Version #1
[Verse 1]
Db
I'd never met you, but I wanted
Db6
To invite you to the party
Ab
Then you walked in with those green eyes
Abmaj7
Never stolen by nobody
Db
And they flicker to the future
Db6
For a moment, I could picture
Ab
Then you touch me, and I come back
Abmaj7
And we're talking on the staircase
Db
'Bout your big dreams on the big screens
Db6 Ab
Out of Georgia, now you're lonely in this city
Abmaj7
Lyin' with me and you're scared it's movin' quickly
Db
Oh, now you're crying, you're in pieces
Db6 Ab
'Cause the only love you've ever known is Jesus
Ab
I can feel it
Abmaj7
Oh, I hate that I'm the reason that you're
[Pre-Chorus]
Fm Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
In your head right now
Fm Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
While your world is spinning out
[Chorus]
Db
So, slow it down
Db
Take a moment now
Ab
We're too young to drown
Ab
Deep in dirty waters
Db
Full of hopeless doubt
Db
Let me pull you out
Ab
Let me hold you now
N.C.
Let me slow it down
[Verse 2]
Db
Ain't it funny how it changes
Db
How the future rearranges?
Ab
I get nervous, oh I'm anxious
Ab
Maybe loving you is dangerous
Db
I could lose you like the others
Db Ab
Only girl that's never left me is my mother
Ab
Oh, I love her
Ab
And I know you'll probably hate it, but I'm
[Pre-Chorus]
Fm Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
In my head right now
[Chorus]
Db
So, slow it down
Db
Take a moment now
Ab
We're too young to drown
Ab
Deep in dirty waters
Db
Full of hopeless doubt
Db
Let me pull you out
Ab
Let me hold you now
N.C.
Let me— (Slow it down)
[Outro]
Db
Slow it down
Bbm Ab
When you're on the ground and you're crying (Slow it down)
Ab
I'm trying (Slow it down)
Db
To slow it down
Bbm Ab Eb
When you're spinning round in your head
Fm Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Fm Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
I'll help you slow it down
How to play "Slow It Down" by Benson Boone on guitar
[Verse 1.]
- Chords are Db, Db6, Ab, Abmaj7.
- Strumming: Use a smooth downstroke rhythm for each chord to enhance
the pleasant feel of the tune.
- Practice transitioning smoothly between Db and Db6, then Ab and Abmaj7.
[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords: Fm, Ab, Eb/G, and Db.
- Maintain a constant strumming pattern while focusing on emotional build-up.
- Emphasize chord changes to enhance pre-chorus dynamics.
[Chorus]
- Chords are Db, Ab.
- Strumming Pattern: Combine down and up strums to produce a rhythmic vibe.
- Emphasize downbeats to complement the song's emotional apex.
[Verse 2.]
- Chords are Db, Ab.
- Strumming: Return to a gentler strum, similar to verse 1.
- Gradually increase the intensity as you approach the chorus.
[Outro]
- Chords are Db, Bbm, Ab, Eb, Fm, Eb/G.
- Strumming: Gradually reduce intensity and finish with delicate, gentle strums.
- Dynamics: Match the emotional flow of the words.
[General Tip:]
- Tuning: Before starting, make sure your guitar is correctly tuned.
- Practice making seamless transitions between chords.
- Rhythm: Maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Avoid rushing through chord changes by practicing each transition gently.
- For inconsistent strumming, use a metronome to keep a regular speed.
- Focus on the emotional flow of the song to address lack of dynamics.
[Song Facts]
Benson Boone's ballad "Slow It Down" focuses on love, worry, and the importance
of taking things slowly. The lyrics emphasize the value of slowing down and
appreciating life's fleeting moments. Benson Boone's emotional speech and delicate
guitar chords provide a poignant musical experience.
[Artist biography:]
Benson Boone, an American singer-songwriter, rose to stardom through social media
and music competitions. Boone's music frequently focuses on themes of love,
self-discovery, and personal hardships, with an emotional voice and accessible lyrics.
His genuine performances have helped him become a rising star in the music industry.